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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.52, 1,056.92 and 533.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.52, 1,056.92 and 533.30 is: 798.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.52 : 1,056.92 = 533.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.52/1,056.92 = 533.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.52x = 1,056.92 × 533.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.52x = 563,655.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,655.44/705.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.92

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