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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.66, 1,061.91 and 525.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.66, 1,061.91 and 525.20 is: 786.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.66 : 1,061.91 = 525.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.66/1,061.91 = 525.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.66x = 1,061.91 × 525.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.66x = 557,709.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,709.82/708.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.99

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