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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.56, 1,056.72 and 461.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.56, 1,056.72 and 461.48 is: 691.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.56 : 1,056.72 = 461.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.56/1,056.72 = 461.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.56x = 1,056.72 × 461.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.56x = 487,655.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,655.15/705.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.16

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