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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.54, 805.52 and 524.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.54, 805.52 and 524.76 is: 786.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.54 : 805.52 = 524.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.54/805.52 = 524.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.54x = 805.52 × 524.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.54x = 422,704.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,704.68/537.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.37

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