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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.04, 1,229.28 and 530.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.04, 1,229.28 and 530.80 is: 796.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.04 : 1,229.28 = 530.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.04/1,229.28 = 530.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.04x = 1,229.28 × 530.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.04x = 652,501.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,501.82/819.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.67

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