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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.99, 1,064.09 and 526.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.99, 1,064.09 and 526.74 is: 790.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.99 : 1,064.09 = 526.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.99/1,064.09 = 526.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.99x = 1,064.09 × 526.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.99x = 560,498.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,498.77/708.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.56

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