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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.14, 1,058.07 and 603.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.14, 1,058.07 and 603.62 is: 905.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.14 : 1,058.07 = 603.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.14/1,058.07 = 603.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.14x = 1,058.07 × 603.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.14x = 638,672.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,672.21/705.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.74

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