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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.09, 797.49 and 503.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.09, 797.49 and 503.64 is: 756.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.09 : 797.49 = 503.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.09/797.49 = 503.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.09x = 797.49 × 503.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.09x = 401,647.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,647.86/531.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.27

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