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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.55, 1,050.83 and 538.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.55, 1,050.83 and 538.55 is: 807.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.55 : 1,050.83 = 538.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.55/1,050.83 = 538.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.55x = 1,050.83 × 538.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.55x = 565,921.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,921.80/700.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.83

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