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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.89, 791.31 and 524.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.89, 791.31 and 524.17 is: 782.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.89 : 791.31 = 524.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.89/791.31 = 524.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.89x = 791.31 × 524.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.89x = 414,778.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,778.98/529.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.76

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