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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.04, 974.88 and 655.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.04, 974.88 and 655.20 is: 903.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.04 : 974.88 = 655.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.04/974.88 = 655.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.04x = 974.88 × 655.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.04x = 638,741.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,741.38/707.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.40

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