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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.57, 1,062.59 and 535.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.57, 1,062.59 and 535.01 is: 800.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.57 : 1,062.59 = 535.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.57/1,062.59 = 535.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.57x = 1,062.59 × 535.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.57x = 568,488.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,488.29/710.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.04

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