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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.21, 787.03 and 467.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.21, 787.03 and 467.54 is: 700.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.21 : 787.03 = 467.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.21/787.03 = 467.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.21x = 787.03 × 467.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.21x = 367,967.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,967.21/525.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.62

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