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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.80, 1,055.82 and 521.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.80, 1,055.82 and 521.90 is: 780.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.80 : 1,055.82 = 521.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.80/1,055.82 = 521.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.80x = 1,055.82 × 521.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.80x = 551,032.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,032.46/705.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.72

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