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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793, 1,095.30 and 530.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793, 1,095.30 and 530.56 is: 732.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793 : 1,095.30 = 530.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793/1,095.30 = 530.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793x = 1,095.30 × 530.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793x = 581,122.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,122.37/793
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.82

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