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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.54, 792.95 and 530.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.54, 792.95 and 530.92 is: 790.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.54 : 792.95 = 530.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.54/792.95 = 530.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.54x = 792.95 × 530.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.54x = 420,993.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,993.01/532.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.54

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