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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.75, 1,064.95 and 556.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.75, 1,064.95 and 556.04 is: 833.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.75 : 1,064.95 = 556.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.75/1,064.95 = 556.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.75x = 1,064.95 × 556.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.75x = 592,156.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,156.07/710.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.14

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