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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.56, 1,066.34 and 538.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.56, 1,066.34 and 538.08 is: 806.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.56 : 1,066.34 = 538.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.56/1,066.34 = 538.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.56x = 1,066.34 × 538.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.56x = 573,773.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,773.54/711.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.37

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