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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.03, 1,052.46 and 521.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.03, 1,052.46 and 521.23 is: 780.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.03 : 1,052.46 = 521.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.03/1,052.46 = 521.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.03x = 1,052.46 × 521.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.03x = 548,573.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,573.73/703.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.30

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