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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.33, 786.02 and 504.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.33, 786.02 and 504.29 is: 757.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.33 : 786.02 = 504.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.33/786.02 = 504.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.33x = 786.02 × 504.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.33x = 396,381.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,381.47/523.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.43

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