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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.66, 1,052.54 and 684.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.66, 1,052.54 and 684.06 is: 1,020.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.66 : 1,052.54 = 684.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.66/1,052.54 = 684.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.66x = 1,052.54 × 684.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.66x = 719,997.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,997.09/705.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.32

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