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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.56, 1,064.84 and 537.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.56, 1,064.84 and 537.08 is: 804.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.56 : 1,064.84 = 537.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.56/1,064.84 = 537.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.56x = 1,064.84 × 537.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.56x = 571,904.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,904.27/710.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.87

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