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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.52, 1,055.40 and 549.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.52, 1,055.40 and 549.72 is: 823.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.52 : 1,055.40 = 549.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.52/1,055.40 = 549.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.52x = 1,055.40 × 549.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.52x = 580,174.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,174.49/704.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.50

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