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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.76, 791.13 and 482.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.76, 791.13 and 482.66 is: 723.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.76 : 791.13 = 482.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.76/791.13 = 482.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.76x = 791.13 × 482.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.76x = 381,842.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,842.85/527.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.52

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