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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.26, 786.75 and 432.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.26, 786.75 and 432.92 is: 648.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.26 : 786.75 = 432.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.26/786.75 = 432.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.26x = 786.75 × 432.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.26x = 340,600.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,600.15/525.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.44

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