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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.45, 1,051.23 and 538.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.45, 1,051.23 and 538.33 is: 806.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.45 : 1,051.23 = 538.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.45/1,051.23 = 538.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.45x = 1,051.23 × 538.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.45x = 565,908.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,908.65/701.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.78

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