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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.75, 1,056.20 and 541.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.75, 1,056.20 and 541.64 is: 811.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.75 : 1,056.20 = 541.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.75/1,056.20 = 541.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.75x = 1,056.20 × 541.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.75x = 572,080.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,080.17/704.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.75

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