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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.65, 1,063.86 and 528.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.65, 1,063.86 and 528.85 is: 791.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.65 : 1,063.86 = 528.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.65/1,063.86 = 528.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.65x = 1,063.86 × 528.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.65x = 562,622.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,622.36/710.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.70

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