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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.40, 1,058.95 and 655.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.40, 1,058.95 and 655.94 is: 979.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.40 : 1,058.95 = 655.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.40/1,058.95 = 655.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.40x = 1,058.95 × 655.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.40x = 694,607.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,607.66/709.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.15

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