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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.08, 1,061.56 and 527.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.08, 1,061.56 and 527.28 is: 789.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.08 : 1,061.56 = 527.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.08/1,061.56 = 527.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.08x = 1,061.56 × 527.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.08x = 559,739.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,739.36/709.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.39

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