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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.18, 802.68 and 522.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.18, 802.68 and 522.08 is: 783.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.18 : 802.68 = 522.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.18/802.68 = 522.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.18x = 802.68 × 522.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.18x = 419,063.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,063.17/535.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.03

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