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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.92, 1,052.08 and 704.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.92, 1,052.08 and 704.84 is: 1,050.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.92 : 1,052.08 = 704.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.92/1,052.08 = 704.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.92x = 1,052.08 × 704.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.92x = 741,548.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,548.07/705.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.47

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