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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.95, 791.28 and 502.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.95, 791.28 and 502.29 is: 754.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.95 : 791.28 = 502.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.95/791.28 = 502.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.95x = 791.28 × 502.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.95x = 397,452.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,452.03/526.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.25

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