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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.92, 803.15 and 504.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.92, 803.15 and 504.11 is: 754.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.92 : 803.15 = 504.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.92/803.15 = 504.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.92x = 803.15 × 504.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.92x = 404,875.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,875.95/536.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.07

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