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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.60, 1,063.20 and 662.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.60, 1,063.20 and 662.40 is: 998.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.60 : 1,063.20 = 662.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.60/1,063.20 = 662.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.60x = 1,063.20 × 662.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.60x = 704,263.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,263.68/705.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.11

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