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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.20, 1,057.80 and 600.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.20, 1,057.80 and 600.80 is: 901.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.20 : 1,057.80 = 600.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.20/1,057.80 = 600.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.20x = 1,057.80 × 600.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.20x = 635,526.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,526.24/705.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.20

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