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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.81, 1,065.51 and 658.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.81, 1,065.51 and 658.10 is: 989.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.81 : 1,065.51 = 658.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.81/1,065.51 = 658.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.81x = 1,065.51 × 658.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.81x = 701,206.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,206.80/708.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.27

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