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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.67, 1,056.42 and 550.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.67, 1,056.42 and 550.12 is: 824.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.67 : 1,056.42 = 550.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.67/1,056.42 = 550.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.67x = 1,056.42 × 550.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.67x = 581,164.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,164.43/704.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.74

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