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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.52, 1,066.32 and 527.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.52, 1,066.32 and 527.44 is: 790.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.52 : 1,066.32 = 527.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.52/1,066.32 = 527.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.52x = 1,066.32 × 527.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.52x = 562,419.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,419.82/711.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.45

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