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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.03, 1,067.40 and 556.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.03, 1,067.40 and 556.77 is: 835.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.03 : 1,067.40 = 556.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.03/1,067.40 = 556.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.03x = 1,067.40 × 556.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.03x = 594,296.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,296.30/711.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.82

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