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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.56, 1,063.80 and 527.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.56, 1,063.80 and 527.76 is: 791.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.56 : 1,063.80 = 527.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.56/1,063.80 = 527.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.56x = 1,063.80 × 527.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.56x = 561,431.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,431.09/709.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.24

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