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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.85, 1,054.78 and 537.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.85, 1,054.78 and 537.78 is: 804.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.85 : 1,054.78 = 537.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.85/1,054.78 = 537.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.85x = 1,054.78 × 537.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.85x = 567,239.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,239.59/704.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.77

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