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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.35, 1,059.50 and 431.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.35, 1,059.50 and 431.57 is: 648.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.35 : 1,059.50 = 431.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.35/1,059.50 = 431.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.35x = 1,059.50 × 431.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.35x = 457,240.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,240.96/705.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.25

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