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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.12, 801.16 and 520.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.12, 801.16 and 520.92 is: 777.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.12 : 801.16 = 520.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.12/801.16 = 520.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.12x = 801.16 × 520.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.12x = 417,340.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,340.27/537.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.00

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