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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.22, 794.99 and 528.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.22, 794.99 and 528.75 is: 786.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.22 : 794.99 = 528.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.22/794.99 = 528.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.22x = 794.99 × 528.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.22x = 420,352.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,352.28/534.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.86

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