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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.50, 1,092.27 and 530.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.50, 1,092.27 and 530.14 is: 731.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.50 : 1,092.27 = 530.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.50/1,092.27 = 530.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.50x = 1,092.27 × 530.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.50x = 579,056.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,056.02/791.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.59

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