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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.98, 788.91 and 504.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.98, 788.91 and 504.43 is: 755.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.98 : 788.91 = 504.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.98/788.91 = 504.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.98x = 788.91 × 504.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.98x = 397,948.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,948.09/526.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.15

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