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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.33, 1,207.27 and 530.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.33, 1,207.27 and 530.61 is: 796.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.33 : 1,207.27 = 530.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.33/1,207.27 = 530.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.33x = 1,207.27 × 530.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.33x = 640,589.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,589.53/804.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.43

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