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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.84, 804.65 and 530.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.84, 804.65 and 530.76 is: 795.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.84 : 804.65 = 530.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.84/804.65 = 530.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.84x = 804.65 × 530.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.84x = 427,073.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,073.38/536.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.54

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