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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.88, 794.22 and 501.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.88, 794.22 and 501.02 is: 750.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.88 : 794.22 = 501.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.88/794.22 = 501.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.88x = 794.22 × 501.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.88x = 397,920.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,920.10/529.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.96

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