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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.13, 789.75 and 439.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.13, 789.75 and 439.92 is: 659.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.13 : 789.75 = 439.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.13/789.75 = 439.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.13x = 789.75 × 439.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.13x = 347,426.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,426.82/527.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.09

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