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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.52, 1,060.32 and 523.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.52, 1,060.32 and 523.44 is: 784.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.52 : 1,060.32 = 523.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.52/1,060.32 = 523.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.52x = 1,060.32 × 523.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.52x = 555,013.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,013.90/707.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.45

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