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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.22, 1,058.85 and 520.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.22, 1,058.85 and 520.69 is: 781.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.22 : 1,058.85 = 520.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.22/1,058.85 = 520.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.22x = 1,058.85 × 520.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.22x = 551,329.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,329.96/705.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.79

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