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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.26, 786.98 and 432.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.26, 786.98 and 432.96 is: 652.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.26 : 786.98 = 432.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.26/786.98 = 432.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.26x = 786.98 × 432.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.26x = 340,730.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,730.86/522.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.42

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