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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.48, 1,067.63 and 705.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.48, 1,067.63 and 705.99 is: 1,059.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.48 : 1,067.63 = 705.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.48/1,067.63 = 705.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.48x = 1,067.63 × 705.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.48x = 753,732.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,732.57/711.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.39

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