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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.83, 1,059.18 and 639.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.83, 1,059.18 and 639.39 is: 958.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.83 : 1,059.18 = 639.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.83/1,059.18 = 639.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.83x = 1,059.18 × 639.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.83x = 677,230.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,230.67/706.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.13

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