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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.36, 789.12 and 499.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.36, 789.12 and 499.44 is: 750.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.36 : 789.12 = 499.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.36/789.12 = 499.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.36x = 789.12 × 499.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.36x = 394,118.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,118.09/525.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.19

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