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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.46, 1,063.80 and 555.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.46, 1,063.80 and 555.57 is: 831.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.46 : 1,063.80 = 555.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.46/1,063.80 = 555.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.46x = 1,063.80 × 555.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.46x = 591,015.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,015.37/710.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.88

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