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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.88, 1,165.60 and 530.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.88, 1,165.60 and 530.01 is: 731.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.88 : 1,165.60 = 530.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.88/1,165.60 = 530.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.88x = 1,165.60 × 530.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.88x = 617,780.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,780.32/844.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.21

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