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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.51, 1,063.53 and 695.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.51, 1,063.53 and 695.79 is: 1,048.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.51 : 1,063.53 = 695.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.51/1,063.53 = 695.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.51x = 1,063.53 × 695.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.51x = 739,993.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,993.54/705.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.88

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