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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.91, 800.08 and 526.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.91, 800.08 and 526.77 is: 790.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.91 : 800.08 = 526.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.91/800.08 = 526.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.91x = 800.08 × 526.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.91x = 421,456.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,456.82/532.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.86

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