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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.39, 1,063.55 and 548.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.39, 1,063.55 and 548.39 is: 821.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.39 : 1,063.55 = 548.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.39/1,063.55 = 548.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.39x = 1,063.55 × 548.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.39x = 583,240.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,240.18/710.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.01

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