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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.79, 791.82 and 436.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.79, 791.82 and 436.06 is: 654.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.79 : 791.82 = 436.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.79/791.82 = 436.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.79x = 791.82 × 436.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.79x = 345,281.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,281.03/527.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.20

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