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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.24, 1,051.32 and 529.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.24, 1,051.32 and 529.62 is: 792.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.24 : 1,051.32 = 529.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.24/1,051.32 = 529.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.24x = 1,051.32 × 529.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.24x = 556,800.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,800.10/702.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.89

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