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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.76, 788.92 and 481

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.76, 788.92 and 481 is: 720.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.76 : 788.92 = 481 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.76/788.92 = 481/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.76x = 788.92 × 481
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.76x = 379,470.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,470.52/526.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.39

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