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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.41, 789.62 and 500.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.41, 789.62 and 500.49 is: 750.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.41 : 789.62 = 500.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.41/789.62 = 500.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.41x = 789.62 × 500.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.41x = 395,194.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,194.41/526.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.74

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