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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.35, 1,056.88 and 513.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.35, 1,056.88 and 513.55 is: 770.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.35 : 1,056.88 = 513.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.35/1,056.88 = 513.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.35x = 1,056.88 × 513.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.35x = 542,755.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,755.44/704.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.58

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