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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.01, 788.36 and 461.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.01, 788.36 and 461.13 is: 691.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.01 : 788.36 = 461.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.01/788.36 = 461.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.01x = 788.36 × 461.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.01x = 363,534.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,534.14/526.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.12

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