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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.67, 1,053.69 and 540.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.67, 1,053.69 and 540.46 is: 810.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.67 : 1,053.69 = 540.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.67/1,053.69 = 540.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.67x = 1,053.69 × 540.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.67x = 569,477.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,477.30/702.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.45

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