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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.42, 1,060.20 and 545.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.42, 1,060.20 and 545.16 is: 815.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.42 : 1,060.20 = 545.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.42/1,060.20 = 545.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.42x = 1,060.20 × 545.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.42x = 577,978.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,978.63/708.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.87

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