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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.17, 1,118.13 and 530.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.17, 1,118.13 and 530.64 is: 732.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.17 : 1,118.13 = 530.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.17/1,118.13 = 530.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.17x = 1,118.13 × 530.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.17x = 593,324.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,324.50/810.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.35

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