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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.56, 1,052.17 and 699.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.56, 1,052.17 and 699.08 is: 1,042.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.56 : 1,052.17 = 699.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.56/1,052.17 = 699.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.56x = 1,052.17 × 699.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.56x = 735,551.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,551.00/705.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.51

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