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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.68, 1,059.12 and 543.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.68, 1,059.12 and 543.60 is: 814.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.68 : 1,059.12 = 543.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.68/1,059.12 = 543.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.68x = 1,059.12 × 543.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.68x = 575,737.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,737.63/706.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.71

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