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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.28, 1,054.54 and 550.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.28, 1,054.54 and 550.51 is: 824.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.28 : 1,054.54 = 550.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.28/1,054.54 = 550.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.28x = 1,054.54 × 550.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.28x = 580,535.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,535.90/704.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.29

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