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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.34, 1,092.12 and 525.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.34, 1,092.12 and 525.31 is: 724.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.34 : 1,092.12 = 525.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.34/1,092.12 = 525.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.34x = 1,092.12 × 525.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.34x = 573,702.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,702.94/791.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.98

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