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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.76, 1,061.94 and 554.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.76, 1,061.94 and 554.05 is: 830.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.76 : 1,061.94 = 554.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.76/1,061.94 = 554.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.76x = 1,061.94 × 554.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.76x = 588,367.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,367.86/708.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.14

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