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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.12, 1,057.74 and 667.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.12, 1,057.74 and 667.08 is: 1,000.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.12 : 1,057.74 = 667.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.12/1,057.74 = 667.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.12x = 1,057.74 × 667.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.12x = 705,597.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,597.20/705.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.68

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