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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.97, 1,062.87 and 528.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.97, 1,062.87 and 528.17 is: 790.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.97 : 1,062.87 = 528.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.97/1,062.87 = 528.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.97x = 1,062.87 × 528.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.97x = 561,370.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,370.73/709.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.70

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