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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.08, 1,185.60 and 530.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.08, 1,185.60 and 530.48 is: 796.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.08 : 1,185.60 = 530.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.08/1,185.60 = 530.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.08x = 1,185.60 × 530.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.08x = 628,937.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,937.09/790.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.04

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