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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.78, 1,137.55 and 530.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.78, 1,137.55 and 530.08 is: 731.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.78 : 1,137.55 = 530.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.78/1,137.55 = 530.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.78x = 1,137.55 × 530.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.78x = 602,988.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,988.33/824.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.09

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