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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.48, 806.19 and 528.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.48, 806.19 and 528.36 is: 792.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.48 : 806.19 = 528.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.48/806.19 = 528.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.48x = 806.19 × 528.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.48x = 425,958.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,958.55/537.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.51

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