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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.97, 1,053.38 and 540.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.97, 1,053.38 and 540.16 is: 809.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.97 : 1,053.38 = 540.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.97/1,053.38 = 540.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.97x = 1,053.38 × 540.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.97x = 568,993.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,993.74/702.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.41

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