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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578, 798.40 and 526.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578, 798.40 and 526.08 is: 726.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578 : 798.40 = 526.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578/798.40 = 526.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578x = 798.40 × 526.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578x = 420,022.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,022.27/578
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.68

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