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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.21, 1,088.82 and 527.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.21, 1,088.82 and 527.40 is: 727.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.21 : 1,088.82 = 527.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.21/1,088.82 = 527.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.21x = 1,088.82 × 527.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.21x = 574,243.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,243.67/789.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.62

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