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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.44, 800.84 and 506.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.44, 800.84 and 506.72 is: 759.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.44 : 800.84 = 506.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.44/800.84 = 506.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.44x = 800.84 × 506.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.44x = 405,801.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,801.64/534.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.30

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