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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.56, 795.36 and 512.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.56, 795.36 and 512.52 is: 764.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.56 : 795.36 = 512.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.56/795.36 = 512.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.56x = 795.36 × 512.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.56x = 407,637.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,637.91/533.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.00

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