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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.42, 1,067.73 and 706.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.42, 1,067.73 and 706.02 is: 1,059.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.42 : 1,067.73 = 706.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.42/1,067.73 = 706.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.42x = 1,067.73 × 706.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.42x = 753,838.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,838.73/711.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.63

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