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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.25, 1,091.93 and 529.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.25, 1,091.93 and 529.89 is: 731.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.25 : 1,091.93 = 529.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.25/1,091.93 = 529.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.25x = 1,091.93 × 529.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.25x = 578,600.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,600.14/791.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.25

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