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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.78, 1,059.45 and 659.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.78, 1,059.45 and 659.06 is: 983.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.78 : 1,059.45 = 659.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.78/1,059.45 = 659.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.78x = 1,059.45 × 659.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.78x = 698,241.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,241.12/709.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.74

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