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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.66, 1,054.45 and 520.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.66, 1,054.45 and 520.56 is: 781.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.66 : 1,054.45 = 520.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.66/1,054.45 = 520.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.66x = 1,054.45 × 520.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.66x = 548,904.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,904.49/702.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.18

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