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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.84, 808.92 and 533.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.84, 808.92 and 533.04 is: 801.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.84 : 808.92 = 533.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.84/808.92 = 533.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.84x = 808.92 × 533.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.84x = 431,186.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,186.72/537.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.70

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