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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.26, 794.49 and 517.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.26, 794.49 and 517.51 is: 775.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.26 : 794.49 = 517.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.26/794.49 = 517.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.26x = 794.49 × 517.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.26x = 411,156.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,156.52/530.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.39

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