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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.84, 1,060.10 and 675.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.84, 1,060.10 and 675.12 is: 1,013.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.84 : 1,060.10 = 675.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.84/1,060.10 = 675.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.84x = 1,060.10 × 675.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.84x = 715,694.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,694.71/705.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.96

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