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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.23, 1,117.52 and 530.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.23, 1,117.52 and 530.01 is: 731.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.23 : 1,117.52 = 530.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.23/1,117.52 = 530.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.23x = 1,117.52 × 530.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.23x = 592,294.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,294.13/810.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.02

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