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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.93, 810.40 and 531.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.93, 810.40 and 531.21 is: 800.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.93 : 810.40 = 531.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.93/810.40 = 531.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.93x = 810.40 × 531.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.93x = 430,489.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,489.93/537.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.27

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