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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.76, 790.54 and 424.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.76, 790.54 and 424.29 is: 636.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.76 : 790.54 = 424.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.76/790.54 = 424.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.76x = 790.54 × 424.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.76x = 335,418.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,418.22/526.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.76

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