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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.75, 1,051.70 and 538.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.75, 1,051.70 and 538.64 is: 807.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.75 : 1,051.70 = 538.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.75/1,051.70 = 538.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.75x = 1,051.70 × 538.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.75x = 566,482.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,482.43/701.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.25

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