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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.10, 1,062.68 and 534.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.10, 1,062.68 and 534.98 is: 802.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.10 : 1,062.68 = 534.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.10/1,062.68 = 534.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.10x = 1,062.68 × 534.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.10x = 568,512.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,512.53/708.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.87

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