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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.63, 1,052.86 and 701.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.63, 1,052.86 and 701.55 is: 1,046.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.63 : 1,052.86 = 701.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.63/1,052.86 = 701.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.63x = 1,052.86 × 701.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.63x = 738,632.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,632.18/705.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.77

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