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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.47, 1,058.04 and 551.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.47, 1,058.04 and 551.59 is: 824.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.47 : 1,058.04 = 551.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.47/1,058.04 = 551.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.47x = 1,058.04 × 551.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.47x = 583,604.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,604.28/707.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.92

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