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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.76, 790.74 and 515.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.76, 790.74 and 515.01 is: 771.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.76 : 790.74 = 515.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.76/790.74 = 515.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.76x = 790.74 × 515.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.76x = 407,239.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,239.01/527.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.64

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