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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.88, 1,058.40 and 663.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.88, 1,058.40 and 663.58 is: 993.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.88 : 1,058.40 = 663.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.88/1,058.40 = 663.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.88x = 1,058.40 × 663.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.88x = 702,333.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,333.07/706.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.57

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