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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.69, 1,051.61 and 526.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.69, 1,051.61 and 526.73 is: 789.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.69 : 1,051.61 = 526.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.69/1,051.61 = 526.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.69x = 1,051.61 × 526.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.69x = 553,906.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,906.64/701.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.40

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