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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.58, 1,059.75 and 641.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.58, 1,059.75 and 641.34 is: 963.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.58 : 1,059.75 = 641.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.58/1,059.75 = 641.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.58x = 1,059.75 × 641.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.58x = 679,660.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,660.07/705.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.27

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