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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.44, 798.68 and 529.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.44, 798.68 and 529.96 is: 789.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.44 : 798.68 = 529.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.44/798.68 = 529.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.44x = 798.68 × 529.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.44x = 423,268.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,268.45/536.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.03

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