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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.92, 1,228.08 and 530.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.92, 1,228.08 and 530.48 is: 794.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.92 : 1,228.08 = 530.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.92/1,228.08 = 530.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.92x = 1,228.08 × 530.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.92x = 651,471.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,471.88/819.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.56

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