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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.12, 805.41 and 514.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.12, 805.41 and 514.25 is: 772.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.12 : 805.41 = 514.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.12/805.41 = 514.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.12x = 805.41 × 514.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.12x = 414,182.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,182.09/536.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.55

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