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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.64, 789.48 and 436.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.64, 789.48 and 436.38 is: 652.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.64 : 789.48 = 436.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.64/789.48 = 436.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.64x = 789.48 × 436.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.64x = 344,513.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,513.28/527.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.93

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