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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.52, 1,049.40 and 527.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.52, 1,049.40 and 527.36 is: 790.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.52 : 1,049.40 = 527.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.52/1,049.40 = 527.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.52x = 1,049.40 × 527.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.52x = 553,406.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,406.34/700.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.00

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