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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.52, 1,060.44 and 690.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.52, 1,060.44 and 690.40 is: 1,037.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.52 : 1,060.44 = 690.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.52/1,060.44 = 690.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.52x = 1,060.44 × 690.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.52x = 732,127.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,127.78/705.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.71

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