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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.31, 1,067.94 and 557.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.31, 1,067.94 and 557.79 is: 835.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.31 : 1,067.94 = 557.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.31/1,067.94 = 557.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.31x = 1,067.94 × 557.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.31x = 595,686.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,686.25/713.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.10

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