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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.23, 787.33 and 480.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.23, 787.33 and 480.13 is: 719.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.23 : 787.33 = 480.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.23/787.33 = 480.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.23x = 787.33 × 480.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.23x = 378,019.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,019.38/525.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.72

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