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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.95, 1,060.29 and 432.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.95, 1,060.29 and 432.57 is: 649.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.95 : 1,060.29 = 432.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.95/1,060.29 = 432.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.95x = 1,060.29 × 432.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.95x = 458,653.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,653.62/705.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.70

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