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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.64, 785.28 and 504.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.64, 785.28 and 504.48 is: 755.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.64 : 785.28 = 504.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.64/785.28 = 504.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.64x = 785.28 × 504.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.64x = 396,158.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,158.05/524.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.10

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