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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.50, 1,063.20 and 546.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.50, 1,063.20 and 546.50 is: 820.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.50 : 1,063.20 = 546.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.50/1,063.20 = 546.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.50x = 1,063.20 × 546.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.50x = 581,038.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,038.80/708.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.10

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