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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.51, 1,063.80 and 537.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.51, 1,063.80 and 537.26 is: 804.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.51 : 1,063.80 = 537.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.51/1,063.80 = 537.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.51x = 1,063.80 × 537.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.51x = 571,531.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,531.87/710.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.40

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