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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.05, 1,059.61 and 533.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.05, 1,059.61 and 533.57 is: 799.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.05 : 1,059.61 = 533.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.05/1,059.61 = 533.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.05x = 1,059.61 × 533.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.05x = 565,371.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,371.96/707.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.63

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