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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.88, 800.87 and 504.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.88, 800.87 and 504.18 is: 754.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.88 : 800.87 = 504.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.88/800.87 = 504.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.88x = 800.87 × 504.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.88x = 403,782.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,782.64/534.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.90

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