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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.92, 1,060.50 and 534

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.92, 1,060.50 and 534 is: 804.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.92 : 1,060.50 = 534 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.92/1,060.50 = 534/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.92x = 1,060.50 × 534
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.92x = 566,307
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,307/703.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.50

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