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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.23, 1,062.88 and 535.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.23, 1,062.88 and 535.76 is: 802.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.23 : 1,062.88 = 535.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.23/1,062.88 = 535.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.23x = 1,062.88 × 535.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.23x = 569,445.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,445.93/709.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.90

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