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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.73, 1,049.07 and 528.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.73, 1,049.07 and 528.13 is: 790.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.73 : 1,049.07 = 528.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.73/1,049.07 = 528.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.73x = 1,049.07 × 528.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.73x = 554,045.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,045.34/700.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.67

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