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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.36, 1,057.74 and 561.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.36, 1,057.74 and 561.64 is: 841.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.36 : 1,057.74 = 561.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.36/1,057.74 = 561.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.36x = 1,057.74 × 561.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.36x = 594,069.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,069.09/706.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.03

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