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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.22, 789.90 and 507.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.22, 789.90 and 507.24 is: 759.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.22 : 789.90 = 507.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.22/789.90 = 507.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.22x = 789.90 × 507.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.22x = 400,668.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,668.88/527.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.97

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