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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.35, 1,091.82 and 529.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.35, 1,091.82 and 529.45 is: 730.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.35 : 1,091.82 = 529.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.35/1,091.82 = 529.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.35x = 1,091.82 × 529.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.35x = 578,064.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,064.10/791.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.48

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