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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.92, 808.98 and 530.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.92, 808.98 and 530.16 is: 800.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.92 : 808.98 = 530.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.92/808.98 = 530.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.92x = 808.98 × 530.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.92x = 428,888.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,888.84/535.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.29

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