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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.47, 1,062.54 and 554.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.47, 1,062.54 and 554.59 is: 829.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.47 : 1,062.54 = 554.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.47/1,062.54 = 554.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.47x = 1,062.54 × 554.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.47x = 589,274.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,274.06/710.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.41

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