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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.98, 885.78 and 530.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.98, 885.78 and 530.21 is: 730.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.98 : 885.78 = 530.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.98/885.78 = 530.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.98x = 885.78 × 530.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.98x = 469,650.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,650.29/642.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.43

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