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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.90, 1,052.26 and 521.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.90, 1,052.26 and 521.10 is: 780.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.90 : 1,052.26 = 521.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.90/1,052.26 = 521.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.90x = 1,052.26 × 521.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.90x = 548,331.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,331.38/702.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.10

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