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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.84, 791.86 and 514.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.84, 791.86 and 514.52 is: 773.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.84 : 791.86 = 514.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.84/791.86 = 514.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.84x = 791.86 × 514.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.84x = 407,427.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,427.81/526.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.34

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