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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.03, 798.52 and 524.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.03, 798.52 and 524.83 is: 786.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.03 : 798.52 = 524.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.03/798.52 = 524.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.03x = 798.52 × 524.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.03x = 419,087.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,087.25/533.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.24

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