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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.79, 1,053.16 and 528.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.79, 1,053.16 and 528.59 is: 793.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.79 : 1,053.16 = 528.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.79/1,053.16 = 528.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.79x = 1,053.16 × 528.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.79x = 556,683.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,683.26/701.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.23

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