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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.00, 1,062.08 and 554.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.00, 1,062.08 and 554.20 is: 830.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.00 : 1,062.08 = 554.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.00/1,062.08 = 554.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.00x = 1,062.08 × 554.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.00x = 588,604.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,604.74/709.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.20

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