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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.24, 1,061.34 and 544.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.24, 1,061.34 and 544.36 is: 816.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.24 : 1,061.34 = 544.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.24/1,061.34 = 544.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.24x = 1,061.34 × 544.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.24x = 577,751.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,751.04/707.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.91

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