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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.92, 805.96 and 528.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.92, 805.96 and 528.16 is: 797.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.92 : 805.96 = 528.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.92/805.96 = 528.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.92x = 805.96 × 528.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.92x = 425,675.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,675.83/533.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.27

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