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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.13, 1,057.83 and 543.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.13, 1,057.83 and 543.02 is: 813.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.13 : 1,057.83 = 543.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.13/1,057.83 = 543.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.13x = 1,057.83 × 543.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.13x = 574,415.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,415.52/706.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.47

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