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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.26, 1,050.47 and 529.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.26, 1,050.47 and 529.08 is: 793.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.26 : 1,050.47 = 529.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.26/1,050.47 = 529.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.26x = 1,050.47 × 529.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.26x = 555,780.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,780.02/700.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.68

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