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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.80, 797 and 503.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.80, 797 and 503.44 is: 755.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.80 : 797 = 503.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.80/797 = 503.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.80x = 797 × 503.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.80x = 401,241.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,241.68/530.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.92

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