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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.01, 1,057.55 and 611.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.01, 1,057.55 and 611.68 is: 917.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.01 : 1,057.55 = 611.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.01/1,057.55 = 611.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.01x = 1,057.55 × 611.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.01x = 646,882.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,882.18/705.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.55

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