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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.86, 1,051.38 and 540.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.86, 1,051.38 and 540.52 is: 809.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.86 : 1,051.38 = 540.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.86/1,051.38 = 540.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.86x = 1,051.38 × 540.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.86x = 568,291.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,291.92/701.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.69

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