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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.26, 1,057.95 and 575.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.26, 1,057.95 and 575.67 is: 862.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.26 : 1,057.95 = 575.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.26/1,057.95 = 575.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.26x = 1,057.95 × 575.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.26x = 609,030.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,030.08/706.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.33

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