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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.55, 792.90 and 436.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.55, 792.90 and 436.83 is: 656.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.55 : 792.90 = 436.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.55/792.90 = 436.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.55x = 792.90 × 436.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.55x = 346,362.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,362.51/527.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.55

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