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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.02, 1,053.18 and 530.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.02, 1,053.18 and 530.81 is: 795.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.02 : 1,053.18 = 530.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.02/1,053.18 = 530.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.02x = 1,053.18 × 530.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.02x = 559,033.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,033.21/703.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.19

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