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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.02, 839.30 and 526.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.02, 839.30 and 526.46 is: 787.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.02 : 839.30 = 526.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.02/839.30 = 526.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.02x = 839.30 × 526.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.02x = 441,851.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,851.05/561.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.59

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