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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.51, 1,057.94 and 604.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.51, 1,057.94 and 604.45 is: 905.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.51 : 1,057.94 = 604.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.51/1,057.94 = 604.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.51x = 1,057.94 × 604.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.51x = 639,471.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,471.83/706.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.11

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