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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.62, 788.79 and 480.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.62, 788.79 and 480.78 is: 720.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.62 : 788.79 = 480.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.62/788.79 = 480.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.62x = 788.79 × 480.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.62x = 379,234.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,234.46/526.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.13

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