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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.20, 1,061.70 and 527.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.20, 1,061.70 and 527.40 is: 789.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.20 : 1,061.70 = 527.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.20/1,061.70 = 527.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.20x = 1,061.70 × 527.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.20x = 559,940.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,940.58/709.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.54

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