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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.78, 1,056.24 and 543.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.78, 1,056.24 and 543.78 is: 813.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.78 : 1,056.24 = 543.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.78/1,056.24 = 543.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.78x = 1,056.24 × 543.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.78x = 574,362.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,362.19/705.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.80

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