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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.62, 791.85 and 516.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.62, 791.85 and 516.66 is: 772.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.62 : 791.85 = 516.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.62/791.85 = 516.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.62x = 791.85 × 516.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.62x = 409,117.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,117.22/529.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.47

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