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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.44, 1,207.27 and 530.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.44, 1,207.27 and 530.44 is: 796.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.44 : 1,207.27 = 530.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.44/1,207.27 = 530.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.44x = 1,207.27 × 530.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.44x = 640,384.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,384.30/804.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.06

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