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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.49, 802.34 and 504.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.49, 802.34 and 504.11 is: 756.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.49 : 802.34 = 504.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.49/802.34 = 504.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.49x = 802.34 × 504.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.49x = 404,467.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,467.62/534.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.74

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