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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.64, 792.78 and 509.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.64, 792.78 and 509.48 is: 762.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.64 : 792.78 = 509.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.64/792.78 = 509.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.64x = 792.78 × 509.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.64x = 403,905.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,905.55/529.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.60

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