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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.52, 1,213.74 and 530.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.52, 1,213.74 and 530.12 is: 731.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.52 : 1,213.74 = 530.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.52/1,213.74 = 530.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.52x = 1,213.74 × 530.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.52x = 643,427.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,427.85/879.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.57

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