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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.80, 1,373.52 and 530.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.80, 1,373.52 and 530.88 is: 795.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.80 : 1,373.52 = 530.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.80/1,373.52 = 530.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.80x = 1,373.52 × 530.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.80x = 729,174.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,174.30/916.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.35

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