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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.89, 791.02 and 440.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.89, 791.02 and 440.78 is: 661.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.89 : 791.02 = 440.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.89/791.02 = 440.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.89x = 791.02 × 440.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.89x = 348,659.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,659.91/526.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.73

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