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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.12, 1,048.02 and 537.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.12, 1,048.02 and 537.58 is: 804.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.12 : 1,048.02 = 537.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.12/1,048.02 = 537.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.12x = 1,048.02 × 537.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.12x = 563,394.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,394.59/700.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.71

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