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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.14, 1,064.49 and 555.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.14, 1,064.49 and 555.52 is: 832.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.14 : 1,064.49 = 555.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.14/1,064.49 = 555.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.14x = 1,064.49 × 555.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.14x = 591,345.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,345.48/710.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.72

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