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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.34, 1,061.94 and 527.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.34, 1,061.94 and 527.54 is: 789.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.34 : 1,061.94 = 527.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.34/1,061.94 = 527.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.34x = 1,061.94 × 527.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.34x = 560,215.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,215.83/709.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.77

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