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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.72, 1,062.99 and 526.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.72, 1,062.99 and 526.38 is: 789.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.72 : 1,062.99 = 526.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.72/1,062.99 = 526.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.72x = 1,062.99 × 526.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.72x = 559,536.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,536.68/708.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.50

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