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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.81, 1,052.46 and 520.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.81, 1,052.46 and 520.34 is: 779.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.81 : 1,052.46 = 520.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.81/1,052.46 = 520.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.81x = 1,052.46 × 520.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.81x = 547,631.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,631.77/702.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.20

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