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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.96, 1,058.82 and 432

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.96, 1,058.82 and 432 is: 647.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.96 : 1,058.82 = 432 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.96/1,058.82 = 432/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.96x = 1,058.82 × 432
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.96x = 457,410.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,410.24/705.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.93

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