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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.85, 786.08 and 482.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.85, 786.08 and 482.54 is: 724.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.85 : 786.08 = 482.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.85/786.08 = 482.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.85x = 786.08 × 482.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.85x = 379,314.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,314.60/523.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.09

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