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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.76, 1,525.20 and 530.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.76, 1,525.20 and 530.56 is: 795.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.76 : 1,525.20 = 530.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.76/1,525.20 = 530.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.76x = 1,525.20 × 530.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.76x = 809,210.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,210.11/1,017.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.09

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