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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.24, 1,054.32 and 531.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.24, 1,054.32 and 531.62 is: 795.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.24 : 1,054.32 = 531.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.24/1,054.32 = 531.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.24x = 1,054.32 × 531.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.24x = 560,497.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,497.60/704.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.89

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