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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.80, 1,078.62 and 527.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.80, 1,078.62 and 527.56 is: 790.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.80 : 1,078.62 = 527.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.80/1,078.62 = 527.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.80x = 1,078.62 × 527.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.80x = 569,036.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,036.77/719.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.55

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