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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.40, 1,064.64 and 527.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.40, 1,064.64 and 527.88 is: 791.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.40 : 1,064.64 = 527.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.40/1,064.64 = 527.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.40x = 1,064.64 × 527.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.40x = 562,002.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,002.16/710.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.11

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