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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.48, 1,057.64 and 542.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.48, 1,057.64 and 542.28 is: 814.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.48 : 1,057.64 = 542.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.48/1,057.64 = 542.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.48x = 1,057.64 × 542.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.48x = 573,534.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,534.31/704.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.12

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