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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.81, 1,067.01 and 659.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.81, 1,067.01 and 659.10 is: 990.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.81 : 1,067.01 = 659.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.81/1,067.01 = 659.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.81x = 1,067.01 × 659.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.81x = 703,266.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,266.29/709.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.78

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