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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.12, 800.25 and 504

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.12, 800.25 and 504 is: 750.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.12 : 800.25 = 504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.12/800.25 = 504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.12x = 800.25 × 504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.12x = 403,326
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,326/537.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.90

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