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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.36, 1,052.51 and 701.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.36, 1,052.51 and 701.30 is: 1,046.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.36 : 1,052.51 = 701.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.36/1,052.51 = 701.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.36x = 1,052.51 × 701.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.36x = 738,125.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,125.26/705.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.45

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