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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.16, 1,070.28 and 521.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.16, 1,070.28 and 521.28 is: 782.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.16 : 1,070.28 = 521.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.16/1,070.28 = 521.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.16x = 1,070.28 × 521.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.16x = 557,915.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,915.56/713.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.31

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