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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.52, 1,053.92 and 531.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.52, 1,053.92 and 531.30 is: 795.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.52 : 1,053.92 = 531.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.52/1,053.92 = 531.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.52x = 1,053.92 × 531.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.52x = 559,947.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,947.70/703.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.92

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