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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.14, 1,055.52 and 549.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.14, 1,055.52 and 549.24 is: 824.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.14 : 1,055.52 = 549.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.14/1,055.52 = 549.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.14x = 1,055.52 × 549.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.14x = 579,733.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,733.80/703.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.49

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