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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.76, 789.04 and 423.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.76, 789.04 and 423.29 is: 635.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.76 : 789.04 = 423.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.76/789.04 = 423.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.76x = 789.04 × 423.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.76x = 333,992.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,992.74/525.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.26

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