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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.80, 1,060.88 and 523.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.80, 1,060.88 and 523.68 is: 786.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.80 : 1,060.88 = 523.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.80/1,060.88 = 523.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.80x = 1,060.88 × 523.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.80x = 555,561.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,561.64/706.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.02

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