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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.12, 1,059.54 and 552.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.12, 1,059.54 and 552.36 is: 828.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.12 : 1,059.54 = 552.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.12/1,059.54 = 552.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.12x = 1,059.54 × 552.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.12x = 585,247.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,247.51/706.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.82

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