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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.22, 1,054.70 and 540.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.22, 1,054.70 and 540.60 is: 809.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.22 : 1,054.70 = 540.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.22/1,054.70 = 540.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.22x = 1,054.70 × 540.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.22x = 570,170.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,170.82/704.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.65

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