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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.74, 1,057.69 and 608.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.74, 1,057.69 and 608.84 is: 912.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.74 : 1,057.69 = 608.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.74/1,057.69 = 608.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.74x = 1,057.69 × 608.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.74x = 643,963.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,963.42/705.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.47

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