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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.94, 1,090.02 and 527.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.94, 1,090.02 and 527.50 is: 727.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.94 : 1,090.02 = 527.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.94/1,090.02 = 527.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.94x = 1,090.02 × 527.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.94x = 574,985.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,985.55/789.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.89

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