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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.96, 791.91 and 529.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.96, 791.91 and 529.08 is: 787.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.96 : 791.91 = 529.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.96/791.91 = 529.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.96x = 791.91 × 529.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.96x = 418,983.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,983.74/531.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.62

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