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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.96, 789.06 and 417.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.96, 789.06 and 417.52 is: 625.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.96 : 789.06 = 417.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.96/789.06 = 417.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.96x = 789.06 × 417.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.96x = 329,448.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,448.33/526.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.19

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