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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.56, 1,058.64 and 543.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.56, 1,058.64 and 543.56 is: 815.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.56 : 1,058.64 = 543.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.56/1,058.64 = 543.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.56x = 1,058.64 × 543.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.56x = 575,434.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,434.36/705.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.57

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