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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.22, 794.55 and 521.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.22, 794.55 and 521.30 is: 782.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.22 : 794.55 = 521.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.22/794.55 = 521.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.22x = 794.55 × 521.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.22x = 414,198.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,198.92/529.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.66

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