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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.28, 1,053.18 and 555.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.28, 1,053.18 and 555.48 is: 834.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.28 : 1,053.18 = 555.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.28/1,053.18 = 555.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.28x = 1,053.18 × 555.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.28x = 585,020.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,020.43/701.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.22

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