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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.08, 1,056.65 and 521.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.08, 1,056.65 and 521.97 is: 783.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.08 : 1,056.65 = 521.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.08/1,056.65 = 521.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.08x = 1,056.65 × 521.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.08x = 551,533.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,533.03/704.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.34

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