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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.82, 804.01 and 524.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.82, 804.01 and 524.67 is: 785.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.82 : 804.01 = 524.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.82/804.01 = 524.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.82x = 804.01 × 524.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.82x = 421,839.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,839.93/536.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.81

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