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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.07, 806.06 and 533.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.07, 806.06 and 533.02 is: 799.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.07 : 806.06 = 533.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.07/806.06 = 533.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.07x = 806.06 × 533.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.07x = 429,646.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,646.10/537.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.98

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