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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.14, 795.33 and 517.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.14, 795.33 and 517.80 is: 778.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.14 : 795.33 = 517.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.14/795.33 = 517.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.14x = 795.33 × 517.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.14x = 411,821.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,821.87/529.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.29

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