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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.23, 1,055.46 and 529.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.23, 1,055.46 and 529.54 is: 793.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.23 : 1,055.46 = 529.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.23/1,055.46 = 529.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.23x = 1,055.46 × 529.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.23x = 558,908.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,908.29/704.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.64

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