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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.70, 1,061.10 and 542.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.70, 1,061.10 and 542.70 is: 817.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.70 : 1,061.10 = 542.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.70/1,061.10 = 542.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.70x = 1,061.10 × 542.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.70x = 575,858.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,858.97/704.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.17

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