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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.61, 1,049.28 and 526.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.61, 1,049.28 and 526.34 is: 787.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.61 : 1,049.28 = 526.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.61/1,049.28 = 526.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.61x = 1,049.28 × 526.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.61x = 552,281.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,281.65/701.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.17

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