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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.56, 789.12 and 465.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.56, 789.12 and 465.12 is: 697.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.56 : 789.12 = 465.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.56/789.12 = 465.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.56x = 789.12 × 465.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.56x = 367,035.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,035.49/526.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.04

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