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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.40, 1,062.13 and 662.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.40, 1,062.13 and 662.20 is: 997.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.40 : 1,062.13 = 662.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.40/1,062.13 = 662.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.40x = 1,062.13 × 662.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.40x = 703,342.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,342.49/705.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.08

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