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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.78, 788.70 and 429.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.78, 788.70 and 429.39 is: 644.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.78 : 788.70 = 429.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.78/788.70 = 429.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.78x = 788.70 × 429.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.78x = 338,659.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,659.89/525.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.11

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