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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.55, 1,058.20 and 673.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.55, 1,058.20 and 673.07 is: 1,008.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.55 : 1,058.20 = 673.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.55/1,058.20 = 673.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.55x = 1,058.20 × 673.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.55x = 712,235.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,235.70/706.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.05

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