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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.46, 1,063.32 and 521.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.46, 1,063.32 and 521.82 is: 780.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.46 : 1,063.32 = 521.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.46/1,063.32 = 521.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.46x = 1,063.32 × 521.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.46x = 554,861.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,861.64/710.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.99

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