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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.37, 1,092.42 and 526.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.37, 1,092.42 and 526.23 is: 726.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.37 : 1,092.42 = 526.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.37/1,092.42 = 526.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.37x = 1,092.42 × 526.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.37x = 574,864.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,864.18/791.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.42

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