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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.12, 1,049.65 and 528.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.12, 1,049.65 and 528.52 is: 791.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.12 : 1,049.65 = 528.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.12/1,049.65 = 528.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.12x = 1,049.65 × 528.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.12x = 554,755.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,755.77/701.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.24

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