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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.95, 802.56 and 531.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.95, 802.56 and 531.04 is: 792.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.95 : 802.56 = 531.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.95/802.56 = 531.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.95x = 802.56 × 531.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.95x = 426,191.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,191.46/537.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.25

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