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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.96, 1,060.44 and 671.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.96, 1,060.44 and 671.04 is: 1,007.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.96 : 1,060.44 = 671.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.96/1,060.44 = 671.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.96x = 1,060.44 × 671.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.96x = 711,597.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,597.66/705.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.99

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