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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.36, 1,565.52 and 530.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.36, 1,565.52 and 530.72 is: 796.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.36 : 1,565.52 = 530.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.36/1,565.52 = 530.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.36x = 1,565.52 × 530.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.36x = 830,852.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,852.77/1,043.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.32

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