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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.70, 786.93 and 422.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.70, 786.93 and 422.56 is: 632.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.70 : 786.93 = 422.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.70/786.93 = 422.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.70x = 786.93 × 422.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.70x = 332,525.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,525.14/525.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.54

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