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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.98, 1,054.84 and 530.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.98, 1,054.84 and 530.71 is: 796.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.98 : 1,054.84 = 530.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.98/1,054.84 = 530.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.98x = 1,054.84 × 530.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.98x = 559,813.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,813.54/702.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.34

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