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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529, 794.40 and 501.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529, 794.40 and 501.64 is: 753.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529 : 794.40 = 501.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529/794.40 = 501.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529x = 794.40 × 501.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529x = 398,502.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,502.82/529
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.31

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