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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.92, 1,054.46 and 530

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.92, 1,054.46 and 530 is: 798.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.92 : 1,054.46 = 530 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.92/1,054.46 = 530/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.92x = 1,054.46 × 530
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.92x = 558,863.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,863.80/699.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.47

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