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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.58, 1,063.88 and 536.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.58, 1,063.88 and 536.70 is: 803.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.58 : 1,063.88 = 536.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.58/1,063.88 = 536.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.58x = 1,063.88 × 536.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.58x = 570,981.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,981.71/710.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.54

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