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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.26, 1,118.17 and 530.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.26, 1,118.17 and 530.98 is: 732.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.26 : 1,118.17 = 530.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.26/1,118.17 = 530.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.26x = 1,118.17 × 530.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.26x = 593,725.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,725.91/810.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.76

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