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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.82, 807.01 and 526.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.82, 807.01 and 526.67 is: 788.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.82 : 807.01 = 526.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.82/807.01 = 526.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.82x = 807.01 × 526.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.82x = 425,027.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,027.96/538.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.81

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