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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.74, 1,058.01 and 542.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.74, 1,058.01 and 542.53 is: 814.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.74 : 1,058.01 = 542.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.74/1,058.01 = 542.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.74x = 1,058.01 × 542.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.74x = 574,002.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,002.17/704.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.49

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