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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.87, 1,054.26 and 608.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.87, 1,054.26 and 608.67 is: 909.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.87 : 1,054.26 = 608.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.87/1,054.26 = 608.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.87x = 1,054.26 × 608.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.87x = 641,696.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,696.43/705.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.09

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