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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.15, 1,056.57 and 678.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.15, 1,056.57 and 678.15 is: 1,016.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.15 : 1,056.57 = 678.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.15/1,056.57 = 678.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.15x = 1,056.57 × 678.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.15x = 716,512.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,512.95/705.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.11

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