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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.99, 1,059.90 and 543.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.99, 1,059.90 and 543.78 is: 816.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.99 : 1,059.90 = 543.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.99/1,059.90 = 543.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.99x = 1,059.90 × 543.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.99x = 576,352.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,352.42/705.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.37

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