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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.35, 1,060.04 and 541.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.35, 1,060.04 and 541.28 is: 810.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.35 : 1,060.04 = 541.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.35/1,060.04 = 541.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.35x = 1,060.04 × 541.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.35x = 573,770.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,770.44/708.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.02

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