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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.69, 786.18 and 504.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.69, 786.18 and 504.71 is: 756.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.69 : 786.18 = 504.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.69/786.18 = 504.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.69x = 786.18 × 504.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.69x = 396,792.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,792.91/524.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.24

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