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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.36, 807.54 and 525.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.36, 807.54 and 525.56 is: 788.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.36 : 807.54 = 525.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.36/807.54 = 525.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.36x = 807.54 × 525.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.36x = 424,410.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,410.72/538.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.34

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