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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.19, 789.95 and 475.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.19, 789.95 and 475.51 is: 715.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.19 : 789.95 = 475.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.19/789.95 = 475.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.19x = 789.95 × 475.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.19x = 375,629.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,629.12/525.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.23

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