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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.60, 1,055.75 and 706.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.60, 1,055.75 and 706.60 is: 1,055.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.60 : 1,055.75 = 706.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.60/1,055.75 = 706.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.60x = 1,055.75 × 706.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.60x = 745,992.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,992.95/706.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.75

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