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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.89, 787.82 and 515.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.89, 787.82 and 515.60 is: 769.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.89 : 787.82 = 515.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.89/787.82 = 515.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.89x = 787.82 × 515.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.89x = 406,199.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,199.99/527.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.49

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