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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.58, 795.72 and 507.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.58, 795.72 and 507.98 is: 763.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.58 : 795.72 = 507.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.58/795.72 = 507.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.58x = 795.72 × 507.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.58x = 404,209.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,209.85/529.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.26

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