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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.72, 1,605.12 and 556.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.72, 1,605.12 and 556.16 is: 833.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.72 : 1,605.12 = 556.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.72/1,605.12 = 556.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.72x = 1,605.12 × 556.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.72x = 892,703.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,703.54/1,070.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.74

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