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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.24, 786.26 and 468.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.24, 786.26 and 468.24 is: 698.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.24 : 786.26 = 468.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.24/786.26 = 468.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.24x = 786.26 × 468.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.24x = 368,158.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,158.38/527.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.27

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