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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.33, 804.45 and 524.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.33, 804.45 and 524.18 is: 786.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.33 : 804.45 = 524.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.33/804.45 = 524.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.33x = 804.45 × 524.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.33x = 421,676.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,676.60/536.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.23

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