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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.32, 1,091.64 and 529.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.32, 1,091.64 and 529.44 is: 730.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.32 : 1,091.64 = 529.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.32/1,091.64 = 529.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.32x = 1,091.64 × 529.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.32x = 577,957.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,957.88/791.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.37

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