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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.37, 1,061.44 and 555.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.37, 1,061.44 and 555.93 is: 830.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.37 : 1,061.44 = 555.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.37/1,061.44 = 555.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.37x = 1,061.44 × 555.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.37x = 590,084.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,084.95/710.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.67

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