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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.92, 787.66 and 403.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.92, 787.66 and 403.20 is: 603.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.92 : 787.66 = 403.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.92/787.66 = 403.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.92x = 787.66 × 403.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.92x = 317,583.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,583.50/525.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.87

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