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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.68, 1,060.60 and 523.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.68, 1,060.60 and 523.60 is: 784.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.68 : 1,060.60 = 523.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.68/1,060.60 = 523.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.68x = 1,060.60 × 523.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.68x = 555,330.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,330.16/707.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.72

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