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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.66, 1,057.56 and 632.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.66, 1,057.56 and 632.76 is: 948.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.66 : 1,057.56 = 632.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.66/1,057.56 = 632.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.66x = 1,057.56 × 632.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.66x = 669,181.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,181.67/705.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.31

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