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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.93, 1,065.79 and 556.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.93, 1,065.79 and 556.38 is: 834.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.93 : 1,065.79 = 556.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.93/1,065.79 = 556.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.93x = 1,065.79 × 556.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.93x = 592,984.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,984.24/710.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.10

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