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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.46, 1,091.93 and 529.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.46, 1,091.93 and 529.65 is: 730.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.46 : 1,091.93 = 529.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.46/1,091.93 = 529.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.46x = 1,091.93 × 529.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.46x = 578,338.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,338.08/791.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.72

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