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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.05, 1,057.33 and 659.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.05, 1,057.33 and 659.75 is: 983.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.05 : 1,057.33 = 659.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.05/1,057.33 = 659.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.05x = 1,057.33 × 659.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.05x = 697,567.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,567.15/709.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.80

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