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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.68, 1,057.18 and 551.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.68, 1,057.18 and 551.08 is: 826.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.68 : 1,057.18 = 551.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.68/1,057.18 = 551.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.68x = 1,057.18 × 551.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.68x = 582,590.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,590.75/704.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.75

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