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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.42, 1,067.51 and 539.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.42, 1,067.51 and 539.16 is: 809.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.42 : 1,067.51 = 539.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.42/1,067.51 = 539.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.42x = 1,067.51 × 539.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.42x = 575,556.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,556.04/711.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.03

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