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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.48, 789.66 and 504.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.48, 789.66 and 504.93 is: 755.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.48 : 789.66 = 504.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.48/789.66 = 504.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.48x = 789.66 × 504.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.48x = 398,719.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,719.08/527.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.89

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