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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.15, 1,051.15 and 520.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.15, 1,051.15 and 520.36 is: 779.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.15 : 1,051.15 = 520.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.15/1,051.15 = 520.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.15x = 1,051.15 × 520.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.15x = 546,973.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,973.81/702.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.00

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