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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.73, 786.08 and 505.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.73, 786.08 and 505.53 is: 754.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.73 : 786.08 = 505.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.73/786.08 = 505.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.73x = 786.08 × 505.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.73x = 397,384.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,384.49/526.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.44

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