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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.49, 1,056.40 and 627.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.49, 1,056.40 and 627.12 is: 939.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.49 : 1,056.40 = 627.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.49/1,056.40 = 627.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.49x = 1,056.40 × 627.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.49x = 662,489.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,489.57/705.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.05

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