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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.96, 1,091.28 and 529.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.96, 1,091.28 and 529.24 is: 730.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.96 : 1,091.28 = 529.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.96/1,091.28 = 529.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.96x = 1,091.28 × 529.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.96x = 577,549.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,549.03/790.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.19

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