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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.20, 1,535.08 and 530.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.20, 1,535.08 and 530.84 is: 795.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.20 : 1,535.08 = 530.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.20/1,535.08 = 530.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.20x = 1,535.08 × 530.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.20x = 814,881.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,881.87/1,024.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.63

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