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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.26, 1,117.82 and 530.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.26, 1,117.82 and 530.02 is: 731.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.26 : 1,117.82 = 530.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.26/1,117.82 = 530.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.26x = 1,117.82 × 530.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.26x = 592,463.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,463.39/810.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.20

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