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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.98, 1,065.23 and 555.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.98, 1,065.23 and 555.11 is: 831.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.98 : 1,065.23 = 555.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.98/1,065.23 = 555.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.98x = 1,065.23 × 555.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.98x = 591,319.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,319.83/710.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.70

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