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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.04, 1,182.90 and 530.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.04, 1,182.90 and 530.44 is: 794.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.04 : 1,182.90 = 530.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.04/1,182.90 = 530.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.04x = 1,182.90 × 530.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.04x = 627,457.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,457.48/790.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.21

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