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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.80, 1,059.30 and 663.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.80, 1,059.30 and 663.06 is: 993.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.80 : 1,059.30 = 663.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.80/1,059.30 = 663.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.80x = 1,059.30 × 663.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.80x = 702,379.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,379.46/706.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.75

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