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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.56, 1,063.14 and 546.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.56, 1,063.14 and 546.56 is: 820.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.56 : 1,063.14 = 546.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.56/1,063.14 = 546.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.56x = 1,063.14 × 546.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.56x = 581,069.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,069.80/708.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.07

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