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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.04, 1,058.52 and 671.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.04, 1,058.52 and 671.35 is: 1,006.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.04 : 1,058.52 = 671.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.04/1,058.52 = 671.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.04x = 1,058.52 × 671.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.04x = 710,637.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,637.40/706.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.51

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