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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.60, 711.45 and 526.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.60, 711.45 and 526.60 is: 711.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.60 : 711.45 = 526.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.60/711.45 = 526.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.60x = 711.45 × 526.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.60x = 374,649.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,649.57/526.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.45

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