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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.51, 1,065.76 and 699.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.51, 1,065.76 and 699.44 is: 1,056.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.51 : 1,065.76 = 699.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.51/1,065.76 = 699.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.51x = 1,065.76 × 699.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.51x = 745,428.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,428.10/705.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.58

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