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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.05, 792.51 and 425.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.05, 792.51 and 425.78 is: 637.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.05 : 792.51 = 425.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.05/792.51 = 425.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.05x = 792.51 × 425.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.05x = 337,434.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,434.91/529.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.81

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