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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.46, 1,055.88 and 638.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.46, 1,055.88 and 638.11 is: 955.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.46 : 1,055.88 = 638.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.46/1,055.88 = 638.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.46x = 1,055.88 × 638.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.46x = 673,767.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,767.59/705.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.08

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