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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.94, 793.78 and 524.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.94, 793.78 and 524.90 is: 787.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.94 : 793.78 = 524.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.94/793.78 = 524.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.94x = 793.78 × 524.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.94x = 416,655.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,655.12/528.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.72

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