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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.90, 791.87 and 467.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.90, 791.87 and 467.78 is: 701.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.90 : 791.87 = 467.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.90/791.87 = 467.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.90x = 791.87 × 467.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.90x = 370,420.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,420.95/527.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.69

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