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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.72, 1,052.71 and 539.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.72, 1,052.71 and 539.62 is: 808.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.72 : 1,052.71 = 539.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.72/1,052.71 = 539.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.72x = 1,052.71 × 539.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.72x = 568,063.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,063.37/702.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.38

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