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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.93, 795.41 and 500.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.93, 795.41 and 500.71 is: 751.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.93 : 795.41 = 500.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.93/795.41 = 500.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.93x = 795.41 × 500.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.93x = 398,269.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,269.74/529.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.55

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