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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.82, 1,052.57 and 664.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.82, 1,052.57 and 664.88 is: 990.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.82 : 1,052.57 = 664.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.82/1,052.57 = 664.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.82x = 1,052.57 × 664.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.82x = 699,829.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,829.14/706.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.12

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