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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.52, 1,061.66 and 537

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.52, 1,061.66 and 537 is: 804.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.52 : 1,061.66 = 537 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.52/1,061.66 = 537/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.52x = 1,061.66 × 537
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.52x = 570,111.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,111.42/708.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.65

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