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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.29, 787.60 and 452.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.29, 787.60 and 452.19 is: 677.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.29 : 787.60 = 452.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.29/787.60 = 452.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.29x = 787.60 × 452.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.29x = 356,143.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,143.71/525.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.99

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