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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.66, 790.51 and 514.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.66, 790.51 and 514.54 is: 766.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.66 : 790.51 = 514.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.66/790.51 = 514.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.66x = 790.51 × 514.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.66x = 406,745.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,745.06/530.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.50

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