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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.21, 1,058.75 and 525.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.21, 1,058.75 and 525.41 is: 786.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.21 : 1,058.75 = 525.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.21/1,058.75 = 525.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.21x = 1,058.75 × 525.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.21x = 556,277.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,277.84/707.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.58

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