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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.36, 792.12 and 462.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.36, 792.12 and 462.56 is: 694.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.36 : 792.12 = 462.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.36/792.12 = 462.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.36x = 792.12 × 462.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.36x = 366,403.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,403.03/527.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.79

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