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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.86, 1,059.89 and 674.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.86, 1,059.89 and 674.67 is: 1,013.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.86 : 1,059.89 = 674.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.86/1,059.89 = 674.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.86x = 1,059.89 × 674.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.86x = 715,079.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,079.30/705.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.05

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