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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.52, 1,062.06 and 656.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.52, 1,062.06 and 656.14 is: 983.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.52 : 1,062.06 = 656.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.52/1,062.06 = 656.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.52x = 1,062.06 × 656.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.52x = 696,860.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,860.05/708.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.54

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