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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.64, 1,089.93 and 527.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.64, 1,089.93 and 527.66 is: 728.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.64 : 1,089.93 = 527.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.64/1,089.93 = 527.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.64x = 1,089.93 × 527.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.64x = 575,112.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,112.46/789.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.32

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