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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.93, 1,059.80 and 552.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.93, 1,059.80 and 552.38 is: 828.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.93 : 1,059.80 = 552.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.93/1,059.80 = 552.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.93x = 1,059.80 × 552.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.93x = 585,404.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,404.26/706.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.10

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