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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.72, 1,137.65 and 530.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.72, 1,137.65 and 530.15 is: 731.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.72 : 1,137.65 = 530.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.72/1,137.65 = 530.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.72x = 1,137.65 × 530.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.72x = 603,116.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,116.81/824.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.30

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