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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.55, 1,059.83 and 544.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.55, 1,059.83 and 544.42 is: 816.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.55 : 1,059.83 = 544.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.55/1,059.83 = 544.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.55x = 1,059.83 × 544.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.55x = 576,984.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,984.63/706.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.62

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