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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.27, 1,057.50 and 664.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.27, 1,057.50 and 664.50 is: 996.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.27 : 1,057.50 = 664.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.27/1,057.50 = 664.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.27x = 1,057.50 × 664.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.27x = 702,708.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,708.75/705.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.37

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