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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.56, 1,061.82 and 526.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.56, 1,061.82 and 526.50 is: 787.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.56 : 1,061.82 = 526.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.56/1,061.82 = 526.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.56x = 1,061.82 × 526.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.56x = 559,048.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,048.23/709.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.88

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