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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.81, 1,065.51 and 658.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.81, 1,065.51 and 658.08 is: 989.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.81 : 1,065.51 = 658.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.81/1,065.51 = 658.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.81x = 1,065.51 × 658.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.81x = 701,190.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,190.82/708.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.25

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