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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.95, 1,137.79 and 530.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.95, 1,137.79 and 530.24 is: 731.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.95 : 1,137.79 = 530.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.95/1,137.79 = 530.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.95x = 1,137.79 × 530.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.95x = 603,301.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,301.77/824.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.32

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