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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.16, 1,057.80 and 603.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.16, 1,057.80 and 603.70 is: 905.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.16 : 1,057.80 = 603.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.16/1,057.80 = 603.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.16x = 1,057.80 × 603.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.16x = 638,593.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,593.86/705.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.60

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