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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.13, 720.80 and 506.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.13, 720.80 and 506.43 is: 693.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.13 : 720.80 = 506.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.13/720.80 = 506.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.13x = 720.80 × 506.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.13x = 365,031.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,031.14/526.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.80

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