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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.86, 1,049.88 and 539.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.86, 1,049.88 and 539.52 is: 808.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.86 : 1,049.88 = 539.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.86/1,049.88 = 539.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.86x = 1,049.88 × 539.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.86x = 566,431.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,431.26/700.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.19

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