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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.88, 1,058.84 and 545.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.88, 1,058.84 and 545.52 is: 818.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.88 : 1,058.84 = 545.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.88/1,058.84 = 545.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.88x = 1,058.84 × 545.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.88x = 577,618.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,618.40/705.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.30

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