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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.12, 1,088.10 and 527.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.12, 1,088.10 and 527.22 is: 726.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.12 : 1,088.10 = 527.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.12/1,088.10 = 527.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.12x = 1,088.10 × 527.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.12x = 573,668.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,668.08/789.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.97

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