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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.52, 1,060.56 and 655.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.52, 1,060.56 and 655.14 is: 982.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.52 : 1,060.56 = 655.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.52/1,060.56 = 655.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.52x = 1,060.56 × 655.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.52x = 694,815.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,815.28/707.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.04

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