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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.09, 1,056.14 and 542.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.09, 1,056.14 and 542.09 is: 813.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.09 : 1,056.14 = 542.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.09/1,056.14 = 542.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.09x = 1,056.14 × 542.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.09x = 572,522.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,522.93/704.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.14

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