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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.56, 1,063.80 and 525.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.56, 1,063.80 and 525.96 is: 788.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.56 : 1,063.80 = 525.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.56/1,063.80 = 525.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.56x = 1,063.80 × 525.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.56x = 559,516.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,516.25/709.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.54

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