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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.44, 787.94 and 527.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.44, 787.94 and 527.40 is: 786.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.44 : 787.94 = 527.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.44/787.94 = 527.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.44x = 787.94 × 527.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.44x = 415,556.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,556.92/528.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.39

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