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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.84, 792.18 and 517.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.84, 792.18 and 517.59 is: 773.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.84 : 792.18 = 517.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.84/792.18 = 517.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.84x = 792.18 × 517.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.84x = 410,024.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,024.45/529.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.86

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