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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.12, 1,061.28 and 534.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.12, 1,061.28 and 534.60 is: 801.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.12 : 1,061.28 = 534.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.12/1,061.28 = 534.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.12x = 1,061.28 × 534.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.12x = 567,360.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,360.29/708.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.22

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