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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.92, 976.32 and 529.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.92, 976.32 and 529.92 is: 796.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.92 : 976.32 = 529.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.92/976.32 = 529.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.92x = 976.32 × 529.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.92x = 517,371.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,371.49/649.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.05

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