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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.08, 1,056.49 and 669.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.08, 1,056.49 and 669.29 is: 997.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.08 : 1,056.49 = 669.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.08/1,056.49 = 669.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.08x = 1,056.49 × 669.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.08x = 707,089.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,089.56/709.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.20

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