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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.24, 1,052.82 and 530.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.24, 1,052.82 and 530.62 is: 794.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.24 : 1,052.82 = 530.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.24/1,052.82 = 530.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.24x = 1,052.82 × 530.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.24x = 558,647.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,647.35/703.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.39

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