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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.68, 1,054.08 and 521.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.68, 1,054.08 and 521.28 is: 780.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.68 : 1,054.08 = 521.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.68/1,054.08 = 521.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.68x = 1,054.08 × 521.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.68x = 549,470.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,470.82/703.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.85

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