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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.41, 789.39 and 476.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.41, 789.39 and 476.89 is: 713.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.41 : 789.39 = 476.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.41/789.39 = 476.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.41x = 789.39 × 476.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.41x = 376,448.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,448.25/527.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.77

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