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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.17, 805.60 and 527.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.17, 805.60 and 527.56 is: 792.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.17 : 805.60 = 527.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.17/805.60 = 527.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.17x = 805.60 × 527.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.17x = 425,002.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,002.55/536.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.66

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