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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.21, 1,064.37 and 526.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.21, 1,064.37 and 526.12 is: 788.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.21 : 1,064.37 = 526.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.21/1,064.37 = 526.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.21x = 1,064.37 × 526.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.21x = 559,986.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,986.34/710.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.48

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