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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.56, 1,064.64 and 547.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.56, 1,064.64 and 547.56 is: 821.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.56 : 1,064.64 = 547.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.56/1,064.64 = 547.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.56x = 1,064.64 × 547.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.56x = 582,954.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,954.28/709.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.57

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