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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.37, 1,068.69 and 530.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.37, 1,068.69 and 530.22 is: 794.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.37 : 1,068.69 = 530.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.37/1,068.69 = 530.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.37x = 1,068.69 × 530.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.37x = 566,640.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,640.81/713.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.32

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