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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.95, 1,138.44 and 530.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.95, 1,138.44 and 530.31 is: 731.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.95 : 1,138.44 = 530.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.95/1,138.44 = 530.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.95x = 1,138.44 × 530.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.95x = 603,723.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,723.46/824.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.83

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