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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.64, 1,060.92 and 535.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.64, 1,060.92 and 535.76 is: 804.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.64 : 1,060.92 = 535.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.64/1,060.92 = 535.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.64x = 1,060.92 × 535.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.64x = 568,398.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,398.50/706.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.37

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