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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.22, 740.04 and 512.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.22, 740.04 and 512.87 is: 707.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.22 : 740.04 = 512.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.22/740.04 = 512.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.22x = 740.04 × 512.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.22x = 379,538.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,538.69/536.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.80

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