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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.52, 1,057.20 and 577.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.52, 1,057.20 and 577.12 is: 864.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.52 : 1,057.20 = 577.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.52/1,057.20 = 577.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.52x = 1,057.20 × 577.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.52x = 610,131.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,131.26/705.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.80

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