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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.20, 1,057.82 and 673.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.20, 1,057.82 and 673.61 is: 1,010.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.20 : 1,057.82 = 673.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.20/1,057.82 = 673.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.20x = 1,057.82 × 673.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.20x = 712,549.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,549.47/705.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.43

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