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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.56, 1,090.52 and 527.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.56, 1,090.52 and 527.12 is: 728.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.56 : 1,090.52 = 527.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.56/1,090.52 = 527.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.56x = 1,090.52 × 527.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.56x = 574,834.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,834.90/789.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.04

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