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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.64, 1,051.80 and 530.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.64, 1,051.80 and 530.72 is: 796.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.64 : 1,051.80 = 530.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.64/1,051.80 = 530.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.64x = 1,051.80 × 530.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.64x = 558,211.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,211.30/700.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.72

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