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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.10, 1,063.89 and 525.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.10, 1,063.89 and 525.42 is: 787.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.10 : 1,063.89 = 525.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.10/1,063.89 = 525.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.10x = 1,063.89 × 525.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.10x = 558,989.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,989.08/710.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.20

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