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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.24, 789.72 and 462.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.24, 789.72 and 462.16 is: 693.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.24 : 789.72 = 462.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.24/789.72 = 462.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.24x = 789.72 × 462.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.24x = 364,977.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,977.00/526.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.56

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