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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.13, 1,059.32 and 544.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.13, 1,059.32 and 544.02 is: 814.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.13 : 1,059.32 = 544.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.13/1,059.32 = 544.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.13x = 1,059.32 × 544.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.13x = 576,291.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,291.27/707.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.97

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