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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.42, 1,233.10 and 530

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.42, 1,233.10 and 530 is: 793.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.42 : 1,233.10 = 530 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.42/1,233.10 = 530/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.42x = 1,233.10 × 530
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.42x = 653,543
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,543/823.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.69

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