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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.55, 1,453.16 and 530.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.55, 1,453.16 and 530.27 is: 795.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.55 : 1,453.16 = 530.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.55/1,453.16 = 530.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.55x = 1,453.16 × 530.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.55x = 770,567.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,567.15/968.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.59

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