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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708, 1,061.16 and 552.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708, 1,061.16 and 552.48 is: 828.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708 : 1,061.16 = 552.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708/1,061.16 = 552.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708x = 1,061.16 × 552.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708x = 586,269.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,269.68/708
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.06

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