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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.20, 1,062.06 and 545.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.20, 1,062.06 and 545.64 is: 815.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.20 : 1,062.06 = 545.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.20/1,062.06 = 545.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.20x = 1,062.06 × 545.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.20x = 579,502.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,502.42/710.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.97

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