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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.20, 1,056.60 and 582.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.20, 1,056.60 and 582.80 is: 873.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.20 : 1,056.60 = 582.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.20/1,056.60 = 582.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.20x = 1,056.60 × 582.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.20x = 615,786.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,786.48/705.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.21

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