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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.18, 1,055.70 and 530.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.18, 1,055.70 and 530.51 is: 795.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.18 : 1,055.70 = 530.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.18/1,055.70 = 530.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.18x = 1,055.70 × 530.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.18x = 560,054.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,054.13/704.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.33

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