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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.80, 1,056.06 and 601.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.80, 1,056.06 and 601.71 is: 900.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.80 : 1,056.06 = 601.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.80/1,056.06 = 601.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.80x = 1,056.06 × 601.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.80x = 635,441.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,441.86/705.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.32

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