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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.54, 794.44 and 508.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.54, 794.44 and 508.36 is: 767.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.54 : 794.44 = 508.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.54/794.44 = 508.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.54x = 794.44 × 508.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.54x = 403,861.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,861.52/526.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.01

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