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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.28, 1,059.05 and 553.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.28, 1,059.05 and 553.52 is: 828.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.28 : 1,059.05 = 553.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.28/1,059.05 = 553.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.28x = 1,059.05 × 553.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.28x = 586,197.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,197.29/707.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.81

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