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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.38, 1,056.51 and 664.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.38, 1,056.51 and 664.38 is: 989.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.38 : 1,056.51 = 664.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.38/1,056.51 = 664.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.38x = 1,056.51 × 664.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.38x = 701,924.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,924.11/709.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.49

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