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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.68, 1,116.72 and 530

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.68, 1,116.72 and 530 is: 730.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.68 : 1,116.72 = 530 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.68/1,116.72 = 530/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.68x = 1,116.72 × 530
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.68x = 591,861.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,861.60/809.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.98

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