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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.56, 794.76 and 526.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.56, 794.76 and 526.56 is: 794.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.56 : 794.76 = 526.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.56/794.76 = 526.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.56x = 794.76 × 526.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.56x = 418,488.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,488.83/526.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.76

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