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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.86, 1,065.33 and 537.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.86, 1,065.33 and 537.39 is: 805.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.86 : 1,065.33 = 537.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.86/1,065.33 = 537.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.86x = 1,065.33 × 537.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.86x = 572,497.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,497.69/710.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.36

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