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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.04, 791.64 and 518.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.04, 791.64 and 518.40 is: 778.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.04 : 791.64 = 518.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.04/791.64 = 518.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.04x = 791.64 × 518.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.04x = 410,386.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,386.18/527.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.66

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