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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.33, 1,058.94 and 525.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.33, 1,058.94 and 525.53 is: 786.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.33 : 1,058.94 = 525.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.33/1,058.94 = 525.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.33x = 1,058.94 × 525.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.33x = 556,507.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,507.39/707.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.77

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