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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.89, 785.43 and 437.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.89, 785.43 and 437.02 is: 655.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.89 : 785.43 = 437.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.89/785.43 = 437.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.89x = 785.43 × 437.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.89x = 343,246.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,246.66/523.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.19

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