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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.87, 791.81 and 412.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.87, 791.81 and 412.14 is: 618.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.87 : 791.81 = 412.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.87/791.81 = 412.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.87x = 791.81 × 412.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.87x = 326,339.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,339.03/527.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.22

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