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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.22, 804.02 and 529.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.22, 804.02 and 529.50 is: 789.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.22 : 804.02 = 529.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.22/804.02 = 529.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.22x = 804.02 × 529.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.22x = 425,725.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,725.94/539.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.52

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