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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.93, 1,060.13 and 462.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.93, 1,060.13 and 462.33 is: 694.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.93 : 1,060.13 = 462.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.93/1,060.13 = 462.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.93x = 1,060.13 × 462.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.93x = 490,127.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,127.59/705.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.30

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