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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.20, 783.90 and 426.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.20, 783.90 and 426.72 is: 639.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.20 : 783.90 = 426.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.20/783.90 = 426.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.20x = 783.90 × 426.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.20x = 334,505.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,505.81/523.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.35

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