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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.20, 795.84 and 527.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.20, 795.84 and 527.50 is: 791.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.20 : 795.84 = 527.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.20/795.84 = 527.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.20x = 795.84 × 527.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.20x = 419,805.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,805.60/530.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.79

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