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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.88, 782.29 and 426.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.88, 782.29 and 426.52 is: 636.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.88 : 782.29 = 426.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.88/782.29 = 426.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.88x = 782.29 × 426.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.88x = 333,662.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,662.33/523.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.91

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