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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.34, 1,062.81 and 544.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.34, 1,062.81 and 544.64 is: 816.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.34 : 1,062.81 = 544.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.34/1,062.81 = 544.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.34x = 1,062.81 × 544.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.34x = 578,843.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,843.52/709.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.04

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