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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.77, 787.44 and 507.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.77, 787.44 and 507.55 is: 760.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.77 : 787.44 = 507.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.77/787.44 = 507.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.77x = 787.44 × 507.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.77x = 399,665.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,665.17/525.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.15

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