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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.22, 1,373.01 and 530.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.22, 1,373.01 and 530.38 is: 795.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.22 : 1,373.01 = 530.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.22/1,373.01 = 530.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.22x = 1,373.01 × 530.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.22x = 728,207.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,207.53/915.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.67

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