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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.83, 1,065.89 and 533.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.83, 1,065.89 and 533.52 is: 800.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.83 : 1,065.89 = 533.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.83/1,065.89 = 533.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.83x = 1,065.89 × 533.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.83x = 568,668.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,668.22/710.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.00

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