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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.88, 1,065.45 and 537

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.88, 1,065.45 and 537 is: 804.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.88 : 1,065.45 = 537 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.88/1,065.45 = 537/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.88x = 1,065.45 × 537
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.88x = 572,146.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,146.65/710.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.84

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