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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.24, 1,061.16 and 546.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.24, 1,061.16 and 546.24 is: 819.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.24 : 1,061.16 = 546.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.24/1,061.16 = 546.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.24x = 1,061.16 × 546.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.24x = 579,648.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,648.04/707.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.59

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