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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.36, 792.68 and 508.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.36, 792.68 and 508.62 is: 767.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.36 : 792.68 = 508.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.36/792.68 = 508.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.36x = 792.68 × 508.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.36x = 403,172.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,172.90/525.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.42

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