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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.86, 1,059.49 and 705.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.86, 1,059.49 and 705.02 is: 1,049.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.86 : 1,059.49 = 705.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.86/1,059.49 = 705.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.86x = 1,059.49 × 705.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.86x = 746,961.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,961.64/711.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.31

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