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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.20, 804.92 and 517.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.20, 804.92 and 517.20 is: 774.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.20 : 804.92 = 517.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.20/804.92 = 517.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.20x = 804.92 × 517.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.20x = 416,304.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,304.62/537.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.95

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