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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.08, 1,054.22 and 518.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.08, 1,054.22 and 518.76 is: 781.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.08 : 1,054.22 = 518.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.08/1,054.22 = 518.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.08x = 1,054.22 × 518.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.08x = 546,887.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,887.17/700.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.18

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