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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.98, 1,065.58 and 527.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.98, 1,065.58 and 527.74 is: 792.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.98 : 1,065.58 = 527.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.98/1,065.58 = 527.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.98x = 1,065.58 × 527.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.98x = 562,349.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,349.19/709.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.06

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