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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.76, 1,118.46 and 530.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.76, 1,118.46 and 530.89 is: 732.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.76 : 1,118.46 = 530.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.76/1,118.46 = 530.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.76x = 1,118.46 × 530.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.76x = 593,779.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,779.23/810.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.37

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