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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.90, 1,059.71 and 656.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.90, 1,059.71 and 656.44 is: 979.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.90 : 1,059.71 = 656.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.90/1,059.71 = 656.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.90x = 1,059.71 × 656.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.90x = 695,632.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,632.75/709.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.90

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