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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.88, 1,058.82 and 663.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.88, 1,058.82 and 663.06 is: 994.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.88 : 1,058.82 = 663.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.88/1,058.82 = 663.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.88x = 1,058.82 × 663.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.88x = 702,061.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,061.19/705.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.59

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