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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.51, 802.01 and 517.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.51, 802.01 and 517.03 is: 774.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.51 : 802.01 = 517.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.51/802.01 = 517.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.51x = 802.01 × 517.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.51x = 414,662.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,662.52/535.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.33

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