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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.42, 1,117.77 and 530.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.42, 1,117.77 and 530.21 is: 731.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.42 : 1,117.77 = 530.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.42/1,117.77 = 530.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.42x = 1,117.77 × 530.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.42x = 592,647.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,647.24/810.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.28

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