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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.95, 1,117.45 and 530.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.95, 1,117.45 and 530.35 is: 731.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.95 : 1,117.45 = 530.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.95/1,117.45 = 530.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.95x = 1,117.45 × 530.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.95x = 592,639.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,639.61/809.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.70

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