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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.72, 794.30 and 523

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.72, 794.30 and 523 is: 779.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.72 : 794.30 = 523 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.72/794.30 = 523/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.72x = 794.30 × 523
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.72x = 415,418.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,418.90/532.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.81

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