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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.03, 1,058.22 and 627.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.03, 1,058.22 and 627.45 is: 941.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.03 : 1,058.22 = 627.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.03/1,058.22 = 627.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.03x = 1,058.22 × 627.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.03x = 663,980.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,980.14/705.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.78

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