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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.84, 789.22 and 434.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.84, 789.22 and 434.42 is: 650.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.84 : 789.22 = 434.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.84/789.22 = 434.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.84x = 789.22 × 434.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.84x = 342,852.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,852.95/526.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.77

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