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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.94, 797.94 and 529.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.94, 797.94 and 529.46 is: 788.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.94 : 797.94 = 529.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.94/797.94 = 529.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.94x = 797.94 × 529.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.94x = 422,474.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,474.67/535.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.29

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