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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.48, 1,056.78 and 665.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.48, 1,056.78 and 665.52 is: 996.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.48 : 1,056.78 = 665.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.48/1,056.78 = 665.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.48x = 1,056.78 × 665.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.48x = 703,308.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,308.23/705.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.92

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