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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.99, 1,060.94 and 521.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.99, 1,060.94 and 521.43 is: 781.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.99 : 1,060.94 = 521.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.99/1,060.94 = 521.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.99x = 1,060.94 × 521.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.99x = 553,203.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,203.34/707.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.38

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