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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.72, 1,065.51 and 655.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.72, 1,065.51 and 655.26 is: 985.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.72 : 1,065.51 = 655.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.72/1,065.51 = 655.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.72x = 1,065.51 × 655.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.72x = 698,186.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,186.08/708.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.14

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