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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.54, 1,058.67 and 524.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.54, 1,058.67 and 524.61 is: 784.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.54 : 1,058.67 = 524.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.54/1,058.67 = 524.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.54x = 1,058.67 × 524.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.54x = 555,388.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,388.87/707.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.96

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