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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.22, 792.90 and 509.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.22, 792.90 and 509.24 is: 762.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.22 : 792.90 = 509.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.22/792.90 = 509.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.22x = 792.90 × 509.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.22x = 403,776.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,776.40/529.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.97

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