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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.09, 1,061.09 and 534.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.09, 1,061.09 and 534.16 is: 801.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.09 : 1,061.09 = 534.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.09/1,061.09 = 534.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.09x = 1,061.09 × 534.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.09x = 566,786.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,786.53/707.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.58

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