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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.88, 1,083.08 and 527.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.88, 1,083.08 and 527.08 is: 790.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.88 : 1,083.08 = 527.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.88/1,083.08 = 527.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.88x = 1,083.08 × 527.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.88x = 570,869.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,869.81/721.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.81

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