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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.84, 1,053.30 and 520.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.84, 1,053.30 and 520.92 is: 780.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.84 : 1,053.30 = 520.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.84/1,053.30 = 520.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.84x = 1,053.30 × 520.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.84x = 548,685.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,685.04/702.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.67

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