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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.94, 1,064.28 and 555.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.94, 1,064.28 and 555.38 is: 832.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.94 : 1,064.28 = 555.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.94/1,064.28 = 555.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.94x = 1,064.28 × 555.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.94x = 591,079.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,079.83/709.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.58

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