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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.17, 1,088.88 and 527

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.17, 1,088.88 and 527 is: 727.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.17 : 1,088.88 = 527 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.17/1,088.88 = 527/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.17x = 1,088.88 × 527
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.17x = 573,839.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,839.76/789.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.14

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