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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.81, 1,059.84 and 561.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.81, 1,059.84 and 561.50 is: 841.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.81 : 1,059.84 = 561.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.81/1,059.84 = 561.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.81x = 1,059.84 × 561.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.81x = 595,100.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,100.16/706.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.95

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