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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.12, 796.40 and 508.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.12, 796.40 and 508.25 is: 763.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.12 : 796.40 = 508.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.12/796.40 = 508.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.12x = 796.40 × 508.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.12x = 404,770.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,770.30/530.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.54

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