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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.60, 1,061.40 and 534.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.60, 1,061.40 and 534.80 is: 802.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.60 : 1,061.40 = 534.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.60/1,061.40 = 534.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.60x = 1,061.40 × 534.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.60x = 567,636.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,636.72/707.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.20

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