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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.88, 787.96 and 439.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.88, 787.96 and 439.48 is: 658.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.88 : 787.96 = 439.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.88/787.96 = 439.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.88x = 787.96 × 439.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.88x = 346,292.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,292.66/525.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.50

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