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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.94, 805.86 and 532.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.94, 805.86 and 532.89 is: 799.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.94 : 805.86 = 532.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.94/805.86 = 532.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.94x = 805.86 × 532.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.94x = 429,434.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,434.74/536.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.78

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