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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.81, 1,089.41 and 528.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.81, 1,089.41 and 528.27 is: 728.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.81 : 1,089.41 = 528.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.81/1,089.41 = 528.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.81x = 1,089.41 × 528.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.81x = 575,499.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,499.98/789.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.66

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