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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.01, 789.41 and 423.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.01, 789.41 and 423.54 is: 635.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.01 : 789.41 = 423.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.01/789.41 = 423.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.01x = 789.41 × 423.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.01x = 334,347.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,347.77/526.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.64

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