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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.28, 1,062.36 and 662.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.28, 1,062.36 and 662.08 is: 997.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.28 : 1,062.36 = 662.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.28/1,062.36 = 662.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.28x = 1,062.36 × 662.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.28x = 703,367.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,367.31/705.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.29

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