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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.62, 1,057.27 and 532.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.62, 1,057.27 and 532.34 is: 798.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.62 : 1,057.27 = 532.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.62/1,057.27 = 532.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.62x = 1,057.27 × 532.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.62x = 562,821.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,821.83/704.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.77

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