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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.12, 803.36 and 522.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.12, 803.36 and 522.62 is: 783.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.12 : 803.36 = 522.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.12/803.36 = 522.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.12x = 803.36 × 522.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.12x = 419,852.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,852.00/536.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.13

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