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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.75, 726.90 and 502.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.75, 726.90 and 502.80 is: 695.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.75 : 726.90 = 502.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.75/726.90 = 502.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.75x = 726.90 × 502.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.75x = 365,485.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,485.32/525.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.17

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