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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.48, 1,052.68 and 527.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.48, 1,052.68 and 527.04 is: 793.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.48 : 1,052.68 = 527.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.48/1,052.68 = 527.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.48x = 1,052.68 × 527.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.48x = 554,804.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,804.47/699.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.17

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