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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.88, 1,138.20 and 530.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.88, 1,138.20 and 530.04 is: 731.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.88 : 1,138.20 = 530.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.88/1,138.20 = 530.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.88x = 1,138.20 × 530.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.88x = 603,291.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,291.53/824.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.37

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