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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.87, 795.92 and 533.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.87, 795.92 and 533.05 is: 793.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.87 : 795.92 = 533.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.87/795.92 = 533.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.87x = 795.92 × 533.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.87x = 424,260.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,260.50/534.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.20

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