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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.38, 1,062.90 and 535.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.38, 1,062.90 and 535.80 is: 802.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.38 : 1,062.90 = 535.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.38/1,062.90 = 535.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.38x = 1,062.90 × 535.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.38x = 569,501.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,501.82/709.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.82

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