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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.08, 801.64 and 523.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.08, 801.64 and 523.56 is: 784.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.08 : 801.64 = 523.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.08/801.64 = 523.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.08x = 801.64 × 523.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.08x = 419,706.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,706.64/535.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.38

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