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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.75, 1,117.04 and 530.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.75, 1,117.04 and 530.45 is: 731.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.75 : 1,117.04 = 530.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.75/1,117.04 = 530.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.75x = 1,117.04 × 530.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.75x = 592,532.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,532.80/809.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.75

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