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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.24, 1,092.28 and 529.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.24, 1,092.28 and 529.44 is: 730.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.24 : 1,092.28 = 529.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.24/1,092.28 = 529.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.24x = 1,092.28 × 529.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.24x = 578,296.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,296.72/791.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.87

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