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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.32, 797.63 and 504.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.32, 797.63 and 504.60 is: 760.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.32 : 797.63 = 504.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.32/797.63 = 504.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.32x = 797.63 × 504.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.32x = 402,484.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,484.10/529.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.38

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