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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.56, 1,057.72 and 458.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.56, 1,057.72 and 458.12 is: 686.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.56 : 1,057.72 = 458.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.56/1,057.72 = 458.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.56x = 1,057.72 × 458.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.56x = 484,562.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,562.69/705.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.78

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