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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.88, 1,053.60 and 529.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.88, 1,053.60 and 529.08 is: 794.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.88 : 1,053.60 = 529.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.88/1,053.60 = 529.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.88x = 1,053.60 × 529.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.88x = 557,438.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,438.69/701.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.21

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