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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.85, 1,057.61 and 431.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.85, 1,057.61 and 431.10 is: 645.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.85 : 1,057.61 = 431.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.85/1,057.61 = 431.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.85x = 1,057.61 × 431.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.85x = 455,936.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,936.75/705.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.94

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