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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.38, 801.44 and 517.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.38, 801.44 and 517.56 is: 774.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.38 : 801.44 = 517.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.38/801.44 = 517.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.38x = 801.44 × 517.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.38x = 414,793.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,793.29/535.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.76

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