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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.73, 804.87 and 526.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.73, 804.87 and 526.77 is: 785.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.73 : 804.87 = 526.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.73/804.87 = 526.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.73x = 804.87 × 526.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.73x = 423,981.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,981.37/539.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.54

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