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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.69, 797.94 and 526.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.69, 797.94 and 526.21 is: 788.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.69 : 797.94 = 526.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.69/797.94 = 526.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.69x = 797.94 × 526.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.69x = 419,884.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,884.01/532.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.23

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