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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.52, 787.62 and 439.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.52, 787.62 and 439.04 is: 656.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.52 : 787.62 = 439.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.52/787.62 = 439.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.52x = 787.62 × 439.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.52x = 345,800.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,800.30/526.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.76

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