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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.13, 1,062.60 and 525.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.13, 1,062.60 and 525.07 is: 787.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.13 : 1,062.60 = 525.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.13/1,062.60 = 525.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.13x = 1,062.60 × 525.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.13x = 557,939.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,939.38/708.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.91

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