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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.60, 1,062.90 and 526.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.60, 1,062.90 and 526.35 is: 789.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.60 : 1,062.90 = 526.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.60/1,062.90 = 526.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.60x = 1,062.90 × 526.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.60x = 559,457.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,457.42/708.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.53

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