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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.30, 1,058.99 and 533.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.30, 1,058.99 and 533.44 is: 798.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.30 : 1,058.99 = 533.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.30/1,058.99 = 533.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.30x = 1,058.99 × 533.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.30x = 564,906.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,906.31/707.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.69

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