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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.60, 801.80 and 535.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.60, 801.80 and 535.60 is: 801.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.60 : 801.80 = 535.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.60/801.80 = 535.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.60x = 801.80 × 535.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.60x = 429,444.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,444.08/535.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.80

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