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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.80, 1,066.08 and 548.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.80, 1,066.08 and 548.80 is: 823.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.80 : 1,066.08 = 548.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.80/1,066.08 = 548.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.80x = 1,066.08 × 548.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.80x = 585,064.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,064.70/710.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.11

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