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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.30, 1,062.92 and 524.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.30, 1,062.92 and 524.76 is: 785.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.30 : 1,062.92 = 524.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.30/1,062.92 = 524.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.30x = 1,062.92 × 524.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.30x = 557,777.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,777.90/710.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.27

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