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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.53, 791.73 and 524.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.53, 791.73 and 524.53 is: 791.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.53 : 791.73 = 524.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.53/791.73 = 524.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.53x = 791.73 × 524.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.53x = 415,283.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,283.51/524.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.73

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