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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.08, 1,060.07 and 526.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.08, 1,060.07 and 526.28 is: 787.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.08 : 1,060.07 = 526.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.08/1,060.07 = 526.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.08x = 1,060.07 × 526.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.08x = 557,893.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,893.66/708.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.89

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