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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.61, 1,049.93 and 545.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.61, 1,049.93 and 545.83 is: 817.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.61 : 1,049.93 = 545.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.61/1,049.93 = 545.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.61x = 1,049.93 × 545.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.61x = 573,079.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,079.98/700.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.98

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