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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.73, 789.06 and 404.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.73, 789.06 and 404.39 is: 605.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.73 : 789.06 = 404.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.73/789.06 = 404.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.73x = 789.06 × 404.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.73x = 319,087.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,087.97/526.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.79

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