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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.94, 797.08 and 506.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.94, 797.08 and 506.32 is: 760.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.94 : 797.08 = 506.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.94/797.08 = 506.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.94x = 797.08 × 506.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.94x = 403,577.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,577.55/530.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.12

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