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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.40, 1,058.56 and 637.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.40, 1,058.56 and 637.08 is: 956.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.40 : 1,058.56 = 637.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.40/1,058.56 = 637.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.40x = 1,058.56 × 637.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.40x = 674,387.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,387.40/705.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.04

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