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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.68, 1,066.08 and 647.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.68, 1,066.08 and 647.52 is: 975.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.68 : 1,066.08 = 647.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.68/1,066.08 = 647.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.68x = 1,066.08 × 647.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.68x = 690,308.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,308.12/707.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.45

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