Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.33, 1,058 and 551.03
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 705.33, 1,058 and 551.03 is: 826.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
705.33 : 1,058 = 551.03 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
705.33/1,058 = 551.03/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
705.33x = 1,058 × 551.03 - Step 4: Simplify right side
705.33x = 582,989.74 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 582,989.74/705.33 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 826.55
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