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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.36, 1,055.56 and 549.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.36, 1,055.56 and 549.58 is: 823.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.36 : 1,055.56 = 549.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.36/1,055.56 = 549.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.36x = 1,055.56 × 549.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.36x = 580,114.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,114.66/704.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.61

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