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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.26, 1,063.33 and 526.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.26, 1,063.33 and 526.77 is: 788.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.26 : 1,063.33 = 526.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.26/1,063.33 = 526.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.26x = 1,063.33 × 526.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.26x = 560,129.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,129.03/710.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.63

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