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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.94, 1,049.70 and 527.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.94, 1,049.70 and 527.42 is: 789.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.94 : 1,049.70 = 527.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.94/1,049.70 = 527.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.94x = 1,049.70 × 527.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.94x = 553,632.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,632.77/700.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.84

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