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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.60, 1,101.90 and 530.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.60, 1,101.90 and 530.60 is: 795.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.60 : 1,101.90 = 530.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.60/1,101.90 = 530.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.60x = 1,101.90 × 530.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.60x = 584,668.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,668.14/734.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.90

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