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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.46, 788.18 and 509.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.46, 788.18 and 509.18 is: 762.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.46 : 788.18 = 509.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.46/788.18 = 509.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.46x = 788.18 × 509.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.46x = 401,325.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,325.49/526.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.31

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