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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.04, 976.26 and 656.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.04, 976.26 and 656.20 is: 904.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.04 : 976.26 = 656.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.04/976.26 = 656.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.04x = 976.26 × 656.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.04x = 640,621.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,621.81/708.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.78

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