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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.90, 1,027.06 and 530.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.90, 1,027.06 and 530.20 is: 796.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.90 : 1,027.06 = 530.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.90/1,027.06 = 530.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.90x = 1,027.06 × 530.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.90x = 544,547.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,547.21/683.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.24

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