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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.92, 1,058.32 and 432.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.92, 1,058.32 and 432.16 is: 647.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.92 : 1,058.32 = 432.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.92/1,058.32 = 432.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.92x = 1,058.32 × 432.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.92x = 457,363.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,363.57/705.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.90

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