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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.54, 976.95 and 656.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.54, 976.95 and 656.70 is: 905.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.54 : 976.95 = 656.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.54/976.95 = 656.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.54x = 976.95 × 656.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.54x = 641,563.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,563.07/708.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.47

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