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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.36, 1,057.08 and 695.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.36, 1,057.08 and 695.44 is: 1,040.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.36 : 1,057.08 = 695.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.36/1,057.08 = 695.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.36x = 1,057.08 × 695.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.36x = 735,135.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,135.72/706.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.74

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