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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.77, 1,058.54 and 694.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.77, 1,058.54 and 694.89 is: 1,040.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.77 : 1,058.54 = 694.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.77/1,058.54 = 694.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.77x = 1,058.54 × 694.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.77x = 735,565.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,565.39/706.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.74

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