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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.79, 1,207.49 and 530.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.79, 1,207.49 and 530.42 is: 796.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.79 : 1,207.49 = 530.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.79/1,207.49 = 530.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.79x = 1,207.49 × 530.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.79x = 640,468.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,468.16/803.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.81

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