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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.24, 1,056.71 and 629.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.24, 1,056.71 and 629.57 is: 943.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.24 : 1,056.71 = 629.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.24/1,056.71 = 629.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.24x = 1,056.71 × 629.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.24x = 665,277.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,277.13/705.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.33

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