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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.34, 795.56 and 517.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.34, 795.56 and 517.73 is: 778.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.34 : 795.56 = 517.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.34/795.56 = 517.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.34x = 795.56 × 517.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.34x = 411,878.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,878.71/529.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.11

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