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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.79, 1,064.99 and 535.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.79, 1,064.99 and 535.77 is: 801.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.79 : 1,064.99 = 535.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.79/1,064.99 = 535.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.79x = 1,064.99 × 535.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.79x = 570,591.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,591.03/711.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.63

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