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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.06, 1,055.03 and 574.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.06, 1,055.03 and 574.74 is: 860.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.06 : 1,055.03 = 574.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.06/1,055.03 = 574.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.06x = 1,055.03 × 574.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.06x = 606,365.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,365.07/705.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.02

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