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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.10, 1,058.01 and 514.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.10, 1,058.01 and 514.30 is: 771.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.10 : 1,058.01 = 514.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.10/1,058.01 = 514.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.10x = 1,058.01 × 514.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.10x = 544,126.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,126.68/705.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.71

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