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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.94, 1,183.96 and 530.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.94, 1,183.96 and 530.92 is: 794.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.94 : 1,183.96 = 530.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.94/1,183.96 = 530.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.94x = 1,183.96 × 530.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.94x = 628,588.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,588.04/790.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.74

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