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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.50, 1,061.70 and 545.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.50, 1,061.70 and 545.50 is: 818.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.50 : 1,061.70 = 545.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.50/1,061.70 = 545.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.50x = 1,061.70 × 545.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.50x = 579,157.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,157.35/707.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.60

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