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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.96, 1,085.16 and 530

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.96, 1,085.16 and 530 is: 795.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.96 : 1,085.16 = 530 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.96/1,085.16 = 530/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.96x = 1,085.16 × 530
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.96x = 575,134.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,134.80/722.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.53

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