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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.88, 1,053.84 and 507.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.88, 1,053.84 and 507.52 is: 760.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.88 : 1,053.84 = 507.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.88/1,053.84 = 507.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.88x = 1,053.84 × 507.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.88x = 534,844.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,844.88/702.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.93

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