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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.07, 795.74 and 506.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.07, 795.74 and 506.17 is: 754.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.07 : 795.74 = 506.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.07/795.74 = 506.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.07x = 795.74 × 506.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.07x = 402,779.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,779.72/534.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.17

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