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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.92, 1,068.93 and 530.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.92, 1,068.93 and 530.28 is: 795.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.92 : 1,068.93 = 530.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.92/1,068.93 = 530.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.92x = 1,068.93 × 530.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.92x = 566,832.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,832.20/712.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.09

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