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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.70, 794.94 and 524.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.70, 794.94 and 524.22 is: 785.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.70 : 794.94 = 524.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.70/794.94 = 524.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.70x = 794.94 × 524.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.70x = 416,723.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,723.45/530.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.23

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