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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.02, 1,051.65 and 528.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.02, 1,051.65 and 528.86 is: 792.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.02 : 1,051.65 = 528.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.02/1,051.65 = 528.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.02x = 1,051.65 × 528.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.02x = 556,170.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,170.36/702.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.25

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