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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.72, 1,056.96 and 542.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.72, 1,056.96 and 542.16 is: 812.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.72 : 1,056.96 = 542.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.72/1,056.96 = 542.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.72x = 1,056.96 × 542.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.72x = 573,041.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,041.43/705.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.00

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