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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.70, 1,056.63 and 362.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.70, 1,056.63 and 362.98 is: 543.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.70 : 1,056.63 = 362.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.70/1,056.63 = 362.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.70x = 1,056.63 × 362.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.70x = 383,535.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,535.56/705.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.48

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