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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705, 1,059.24 and 650.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705, 1,059.24 and 650.28 is: 977.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705 : 1,059.24 = 650.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705/1,059.24 = 650.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705x = 1,059.24 × 650.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705x = 688,802.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,802.59/705
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.02

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