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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.64, 789.45 and 481.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.64, 789.45 and 481.52 is: 721.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.64 : 789.45 = 481.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.64/789.45 = 481.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.64x = 789.45 × 481.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.64x = 380,136.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,136.13/526.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.82

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