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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.35, 797.88 and 526.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.35, 797.88 and 526.26 is: 788.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.35 : 797.88 = 526.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.35/797.88 = 526.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.35x = 797.88 × 526.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.35x = 419,892.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,892.33/532.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.75

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