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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.34, 1,054.68 and 530.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.34, 1,054.68 and 530.38 is: 793.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.34 : 1,054.68 = 530.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.34/1,054.68 = 530.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.34x = 1,054.68 × 530.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.34x = 559,381.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,381.18/705.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.07

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