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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.62, 801.80 and 495.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.62, 801.80 and 495.12 is: 741.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.62 : 801.80 = 495.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.62/801.80 = 495.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.62x = 801.80 × 495.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.62x = 396,984.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,984.44/535.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.17

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