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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.44, 1,051.20 and 536.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.44, 1,051.20 and 536.46 is: 805.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.44 : 1,051.20 = 536.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.44/1,051.20 = 536.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.44x = 1,051.20 × 536.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.44x = 563,926.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,926.75/700.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.10

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