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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.88, 1,057.44 and 461.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.88, 1,057.44 and 461.88 is: 691.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.88 : 1,057.44 = 461.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.88/1,057.44 = 461.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.88x = 1,057.44 × 461.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.88x = 488,410.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,410.39/705.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.92

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