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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.99, 789.71 and 469.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.99, 789.71 and 469.32 is: 703.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.99 : 789.71 = 469.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.99/789.71 = 469.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.99x = 789.71 × 469.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.99x = 370,624.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,624.35/526.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.29

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