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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.63, 806.75 and 525.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.63, 806.75 and 525.54 is: 787.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.63 : 806.75 = 525.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.63/806.75 = 525.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.63x = 806.75 × 525.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.63x = 423,975.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,975.36/538.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.14

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