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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.59, 1,060.52 and 513.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.59, 1,060.52 and 513.26 is: 769.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.59 : 1,060.52 = 513.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.59/1,060.52 = 513.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.59x = 1,060.52 × 513.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.59x = 544,319.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,319.93/707.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.26

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