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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.64, 789.78 and 412.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.64, 789.78 and 412.40 is: 617.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.64 : 789.78 = 412.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.64/789.78 = 412.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.64x = 789.78 × 412.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.64x = 325,705.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,705.27/527.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.29

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