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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.52, 1,060.16 and 545.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.52, 1,060.16 and 545.60 is: 817.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.52 : 1,060.16 = 545.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.52/1,060.16 = 545.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.52x = 1,060.16 × 545.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.52x = 578,423.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,423.30/707.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.54

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