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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.32, 1,058.70 and 667.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.32, 1,058.70 and 667.86 is: 1,001.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.32 : 1,058.70 = 667.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.32/1,058.70 = 667.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.32x = 1,058.70 × 667.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.32x = 707,063.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,063.38/706.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.05

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