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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.59, 793.89 and 495.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.59, 793.89 and 495.27 is: 746.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.59 : 793.89 = 495.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.59/793.89 = 495.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.59x = 793.89 × 495.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.59x = 393,189.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,189.90/526.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.67

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