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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.69, 1,059.17 and 462.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.69, 1,059.17 and 462.51 is: 694.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.69 : 1,059.17 = 462.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.69/1,059.17 = 462.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.69x = 1,059.17 × 462.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.69x = 489,874.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,874.40/705.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.18

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