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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.83, 1,058.86 and 431.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.83, 1,058.86 and 431.54 is: 647.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.83 : 1,058.86 = 431.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.83/1,058.86 = 431.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.83x = 1,058.86 × 431.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.83x = 456,942.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,942.01/705.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.38

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