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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.66, 1,117.06 and 530.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.66, 1,117.06 and 530.21 is: 731.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.66 : 1,117.06 = 530.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.66/1,117.06 = 530.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.66x = 1,117.06 × 530.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.66x = 592,277.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,277.85/809.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.51

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