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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.78, 789.78 and 283.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.78, 789.78 and 283.60 is: 425.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.78 : 789.78 = 283.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.78/789.78 = 283.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.78x = 789.78 × 283.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.78x = 223,981.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,981.61/526.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.19

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