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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.96, 1,059.87 and 526.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.96, 1,059.87 and 526.16 is: 787.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.96 : 1,059.87 = 526.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.96/1,059.87 = 526.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.96x = 1,059.87 × 526.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.96x = 557,661.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,661.20/707.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.70

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