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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.36, 1,056.48 and 551.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.36, 1,056.48 and 551.04 is: 825.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.36 : 1,056.48 = 551.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.36/1,056.48 = 551.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.36x = 1,056.48 × 551.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.36x = 582,162.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,162.74/705.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.34

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