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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.68, 1,092.12 and 530.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.68, 1,092.12 and 530.08 is: 731.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.68 : 1,092.12 = 530.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.68/1,092.12 = 530.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.68x = 1,092.12 × 530.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.68x = 578,910.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,910.97/791.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.24

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