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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.04, 1,057.23 and 431.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.04, 1,057.23 and 431.75 is: 646.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.04 : 1,057.23 = 431.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.04/1,057.23 = 431.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.04x = 1,057.23 × 431.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.04x = 456,459.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,459.05/706.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.51

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