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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.65, 1,062.36 and 527.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.65, 1,062.36 and 527.85 is: 790.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.65 : 1,062.36 = 527.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.65/1,062.36 = 527.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.65x = 1,062.36 × 527.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.65x = 560,766.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,766.73/709.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.20

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