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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.24, 1,059.92 and 512.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.24, 1,059.92 and 512.88 is: 768.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.24 : 1,059.92 = 512.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.24/1,059.92 = 512.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.24x = 1,059.92 × 512.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.24x = 543,611.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,611.77/707.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.64

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