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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.08, 802.47 and 512.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.08, 802.47 and 512.48 is: 770.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.08 : 802.47 = 512.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.08/802.47 = 512.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.08x = 802.47 × 512.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.08x = 411,249.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,249.83/534.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.02

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