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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.86, 789 and 217.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.86, 789 and 217.77 is: 326.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.86 : 789 = 217.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.86/789 = 217.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.86x = 789 × 217.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.86x = 171,820.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,820.53/525.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.75

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