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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.92, 782.53 and 455.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.92, 782.53 and 455.18 is: 681.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.92 : 782.53 = 455.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.92/782.53 = 455.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.92x = 782.53 × 455.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.92x = 356,192.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,192.01/522.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.16

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