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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.85, 789.14 and 282.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.85, 789.14 and 282.87 is: 423.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.85 : 789.14 = 282.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.85/789.14 = 282.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.85x = 789.14 × 282.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.85x = 223,222.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,222.52/526.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.69

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