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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.23, 1,049.88 and 528.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.23, 1,049.88 and 528.70 is: 791.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.23 : 1,049.88 = 528.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.23/1,049.88 = 528.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.23x = 1,049.88 × 528.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.23x = 555,071.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,071.56/701.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.57

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