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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.66, 1,056.33 and 522.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.66, 1,056.33 and 522.60 is: 782.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.66 : 1,056.33 = 522.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.66/1,056.33 = 522.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.66x = 1,056.33 × 522.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.66x = 552,038.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,038.06/705.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.30

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