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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.37, 1,052.04 and 535.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.37, 1,052.04 and 535.99 is: 802.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.37 : 1,052.04 = 535.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.37/1,052.04 = 535.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.37x = 1,052.04 × 535.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.37x = 563,882.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,882.92/702.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.83

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