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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.75, 1,066.45 and 557.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.75, 1,066.45 and 557.04 is: 834.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.75 : 1,066.45 = 557.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.75/1,066.45 = 557.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.75x = 1,066.45 × 557.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.75x = 594,055.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,055.31/711.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.64

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