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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.97, 1,051.89 and 539.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.97, 1,051.89 and 539.16 is: 807.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.97 : 1,051.89 = 539.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.97/1,051.89 = 539.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.97x = 1,051.89 × 539.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.97x = 567,131.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,131.05/701.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.92

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