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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.66, 1,066.92 and 557.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.66, 1,066.92 and 557.13 is: 835.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.66 : 1,066.92 = 557.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.66/1,066.92 = 557.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.66x = 1,066.92 × 557.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.66x = 594,413.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,413.14/711.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.25

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