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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.11, 1,065.51 and 535.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.11, 1,065.51 and 535.55 is: 803.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.11 : 1,065.51 = 535.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.11/1,065.51 = 535.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.11x = 1,065.51 × 535.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.11x = 570,631.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,631.20/710.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.58

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