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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.64, 1,065.26 and 650.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.64, 1,065.26 and 650.96 is: 981.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.64 : 1,065.26 = 650.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.64/1,065.26 = 650.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.64x = 1,065.26 × 650.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.64x = 693,441.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,441.65/706.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.32

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