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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.17, 791.67 and 503.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.17, 791.67 and 503.21 is: 752.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.17 : 791.67 = 503.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.17/791.67 = 503.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.17x = 791.67 × 503.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.17x = 398,380.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,380.13/529.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.84

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