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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.10, 1,053.06 and 519.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.10, 1,053.06 and 519.60 is: 777.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.10 : 1,053.06 = 519.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.10/1,053.06 = 519.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.10x = 1,053.06 × 519.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.10x = 547,169.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,169.98/704.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.12

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