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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.86, 1,064.28 and 651.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.86, 1,064.28 and 651.62 is: 978.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.86 : 1,064.28 = 651.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.86/1,064.28 = 651.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.86x = 1,064.28 × 651.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.86x = 693,506.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,506.13/708.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.34

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