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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.69, 783.50 and 524.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.69, 783.50 and 524.88 is: 782.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.69 : 783.50 = 524.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.69/783.50 = 524.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.69x = 783.50 × 524.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.69x = 411,240.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,240.86/525.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.29

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