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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.49, 785.56 and 512.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.49, 785.56 and 512.95 is: 768.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.49 : 785.56 = 512.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.49/785.56 = 512.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.49x = 785.56 × 512.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.49x = 402,953.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,953.00/524.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.28

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