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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.66, 1,051.40 and 528.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.66, 1,051.40 and 528.14 is: 791.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.66 : 1,051.40 = 528.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.66/1,051.40 = 528.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.66x = 1,051.40 × 528.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.66x = 555,281.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,281.46/701.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.38

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