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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.88, 789.12 and 469.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.88, 789.12 and 469.52 is: 703.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.88 : 789.12 = 469.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.88/789.12 = 469.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.88x = 789.12 × 469.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.88x = 370,507.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,507.62/526.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.21

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