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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.40, 1,060.45 and 656.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.40, 1,060.45 and 656.94 is: 980.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.40 : 1,060.45 = 656.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.40/1,060.45 = 656.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.40x = 1,060.45 × 656.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.40x = 696,652.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,652.02/710.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.65

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