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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.64, 1,058.40 and 649.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.64, 1,058.40 and 649.28 is: 972.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.64 : 1,058.40 = 649.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.64/1,058.40 = 649.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.64x = 1,058.40 × 649.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.64x = 687,197.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,197.95/706.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.49

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