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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.78, 1,056.06 and 521.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.78, 1,056.06 and 521.64 is: 780.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.78 : 1,056.06 = 521.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.78/1,056.06 = 521.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.78x = 1,056.06 × 521.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.78x = 550,883.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,883.14/705.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.53

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