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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.81, 786.72 and 501.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.81, 786.72 and 501.81 is: 747.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.81 : 786.72 = 501.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.81/786.72 = 501.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.81x = 786.72 × 501.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.81x = 394,783.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,783.96/527.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.97

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