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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.41, 1,060.70 and 534.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.41, 1,060.70 and 534.67 is: 800.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.41 : 1,060.70 = 534.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.41/1,060.70 = 534.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.41x = 1,060.70 × 534.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.41x = 567,119.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,119.14/708.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.55

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