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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.33, 1,058.67 and 539.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.33, 1,058.67 and 539.25 is: 809.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.33 : 1,058.67 = 539.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.33/1,058.67 = 539.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.33x = 1,058.67 × 539.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.33x = 570,887.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,887.80/705.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.39

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