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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.91, 792 and 426.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.91, 792 and 426.12 is: 639.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.91 : 792 = 426.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.91/792 = 426.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.91x = 792 × 426.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.91x = 337,487.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,487.04/527.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.29

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