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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.16, 804.30 and 504.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.16, 804.30 and 504.70 is: 755.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.16 : 804.30 = 504.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.16/804.30 = 504.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.16x = 804.30 × 504.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.16x = 405,930.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,930.21/537.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.70

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