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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.17, 1,059.96 and 705.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.17, 1,059.96 and 705.33 is: 1,049.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.17 : 1,059.96 = 705.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.17/1,059.96 = 705.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.17x = 1,059.96 × 705.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.17x = 747,620.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,620.71/712.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.77

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