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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.42, 1,070.49 and 540.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.42, 1,070.49 and 540.03 is: 810.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.42 : 1,070.49 = 540.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.42/1,070.49 = 540.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.42x = 1,070.49 × 540.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.42x = 578,092.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,092.20/713.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.32

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