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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.06, 1,065.26 and 539.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.06, 1,065.26 and 539.22 is: 806.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.06 : 1,065.26 = 539.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.06/1,065.26 = 539.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.06x = 1,065.26 × 539.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.06x = 574,410.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,410.85/712.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.69

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