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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.96, 1,058.38 and 525.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.96, 1,058.38 and 525.16 is: 786.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.96 : 1,058.38 = 525.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.96/1,058.38 = 525.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.96x = 1,058.38 × 525.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.96x = 555,814.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,814.88/706.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.21

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