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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.59, 801.33 and 534.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.59, 801.33 and 534.23 is: 799.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.59 : 801.33 = 534.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.59/801.33 = 534.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.59x = 801.33 × 534.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.59x = 428,094.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,094.53/535.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.30

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