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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.28, 1,054.72 and 549.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.28, 1,054.72 and 549.44 is: 821.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.28 : 1,054.72 = 549.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.28/1,054.72 = 549.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.28x = 1,054.72 × 549.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.28x = 579,505.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,505.36/705.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.67

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