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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.92, 907.38 and 525.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.92, 907.38 and 525.24 is: 787.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.92 : 907.38 = 525.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.92/907.38 = 525.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.92x = 907.38 × 525.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.92x = 476,592.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,592.27/604.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.86

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