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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.63, 794.34 and 504.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.63, 794.34 and 504.11 is: 756.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.63 : 794.34 = 504.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.63/794.34 = 504.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.63x = 794.34 × 504.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.63x = 400,436.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,436.72/529.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.07

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