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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.66, 1,060.83 and 525.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.66, 1,060.83 and 525.60 is: 786.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.66 : 1,060.83 = 525.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.66/1,060.83 = 525.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.66x = 1,060.83 × 525.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.66x = 557,572.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,572.25/708.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.80

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