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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.56, 1,060.86 and 534.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.56, 1,060.86 and 534.70 is: 800.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.56 : 1,060.86 = 534.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.56/1,060.86 = 534.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.56x = 1,060.86 × 534.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.56x = 567,236.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,236.54/708.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.55

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