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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.80, 809.40 and 524.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.80, 809.40 and 524.40 is: 787.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.80 : 809.40 = 524.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.80/809.40 = 524.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.80x = 809.40 × 524.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.80x = 424,449.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,449.36/538.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.77

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