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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.40, 1,059.01 and 525.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.40, 1,059.01 and 525.60 is: 786.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.40 : 1,059.01 = 525.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.40/1,059.01 = 525.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.40x = 1,059.01 × 525.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.40x = 556,614.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,614.34/707.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.85

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