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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.91, 789.37 and 481.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.91, 789.37 and 481.82 is: 723.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.91 : 789.37 = 481.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.91/789.37 = 481.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.91x = 789.37 × 481.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.91x = 380,337.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,337.12/525.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.20

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