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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.99, 1,061.40 and 544.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.99, 1,061.40 and 544.78 is: 817.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.99 : 1,061.40 = 544.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.99/1,061.40 = 544.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.99x = 1,061.40 × 544.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.99x = 578,229.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,229.49/706.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.88

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