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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.07, 803.06 and 531.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.07, 803.06 and 531.02 is: 796.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.07 : 803.06 = 531.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.07/803.06 = 531.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.07x = 803.06 × 531.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.07x = 426,434.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,434.25/535.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.98

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