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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.22, 1,060.26 and 651.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.22, 1,060.26 and 651.76 is: 979.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.22 : 1,060.26 = 651.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.22/1,060.26 = 651.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.22x = 1,060.26 × 651.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.22x = 691,035.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,035.06/705.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.89

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