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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.32, 1,213.56 and 530

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.32, 1,213.56 and 530 is: 731.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.32 : 1,213.56 = 530 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.32/1,213.56 = 530/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.32x = 1,213.56 × 530
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.32x = 643,186.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,186.80/879.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.46

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