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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.82, 1,116.72 and 530.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.82, 1,116.72 and 530.28 is: 731.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.82 : 1,116.72 = 530.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.82/1,116.72 = 530.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.82x = 1,116.72 × 530.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.82x = 592,174.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,174.28/809.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.24

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