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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.13, 806 and 525.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.13, 806 and 525.04 is: 786.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.13 : 806 = 525.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.13/806 = 525.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.13x = 806 × 525.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.13x = 423,178.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,178.21/538.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.39

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