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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.94, 1,137.87 and 530.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.94, 1,137.87 and 530.55 is: 731.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.94 : 1,137.87 = 530.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.94/1,137.87 = 530.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.94x = 1,137.87 × 530.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.94x = 603,696.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,696.93/824.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.81

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