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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.58, 1,056.24 and 531.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.58, 1,056.24 and 531.23 is: 795.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.58 : 1,056.24 = 531.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.58/1,056.24 = 531.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.58x = 1,056.24 × 531.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.58x = 561,101.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,101.09/705.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.24

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