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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.89, 797.58 and 484.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.89, 797.58 and 484.92 is: 725.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.89 : 797.58 = 484.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.89/797.58 = 484.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.89x = 797.58 × 484.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.89x = 386,762.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,762.49/532.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.78

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