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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.87, 1,061.08 and 655.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.87, 1,061.08 and 655.14 is: 984.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.87 : 1,061.08 = 655.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.87/1,061.08 = 655.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.87x = 1,061.08 × 655.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.87x = 695,155.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,155.95/705.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.82

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