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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.08, 1,064.39 and 657.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.08, 1,064.39 and 657.34 is: 988.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.08 : 1,064.39 = 657.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.08/1,064.39 = 657.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.08x = 1,064.39 × 657.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.08x = 699,660.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,660.17/708.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.12

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