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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.72, 1,061.02 and 652.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.72, 1,061.02 and 652.26 is: 980.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.72 : 1,061.02 = 652.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.72/1,061.02 = 652.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.72x = 1,061.02 × 652.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.72x = 692,060.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,060.91/705.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.65

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