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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.97, 1,138.08 and 530.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.97, 1,138.08 and 530.13 is: 731.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.97 : 1,138.08 = 530.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.97/1,138.08 = 530.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.97x = 1,138.08 × 530.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.97x = 603,330.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,330.35/824.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.34

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