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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.30, 1,060.49 and 534.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.30, 1,060.49 and 534.45 is: 800.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.30 : 1,060.49 = 534.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.30/1,060.49 = 534.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.30x = 1,060.49 × 534.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.30x = 566,770.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,770.91/708.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.18

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