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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.58, 1,066.64 and 658.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.58, 1,066.64 and 658.85 is: 990.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.58 : 1,066.64 = 658.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.58/1,066.64 = 658.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.58x = 1,066.64 × 658.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.58x = 702,747.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,747.14/709.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.38

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