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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.36, 792.48 and 524.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.36, 792.48 and 524.52 is: 788.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.36 : 792.48 = 524.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.36/792.48 = 524.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.36x = 792.48 × 524.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.36x = 415,671.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,671.61/527.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.21

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