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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.68, 800.47 and 506.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.68, 800.47 and 506.76 is: 755.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.68 : 800.47 = 506.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.68/800.47 = 506.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.68x = 800.47 × 506.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.68x = 405,646.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,646.18/536.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.84

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