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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.94, 797.27 and 503.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.94, 797.27 and 503.56 is: 751.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.94 : 797.27 = 503.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.94/797.27 = 503.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.94x = 797.27 × 503.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.94x = 401,473.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,473.28/533.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.91

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