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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.68, 798.98 and 505.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.68, 798.98 and 505.76 is: 754.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.68 : 798.98 = 505.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.68/798.98 = 505.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.68x = 798.98 × 505.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.68x = 404,092.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,092.12/535.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.35

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