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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.17, 785.49 and 503.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.17, 785.49 and 503.59 is: 750.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.17 : 785.49 = 503.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.17/785.49 = 503.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.17x = 785.49 × 503.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.17x = 395,562.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,562.95/527.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.36

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