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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.29, 1,067.33 and 539.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.29, 1,067.33 and 539.03 is: 808.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.29 : 1,067.33 = 539.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.29/1,067.33 = 539.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.29x = 1,067.33 × 539.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.29x = 575,322.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,322.89/711.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.84

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