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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.75, 1,092.20 and 529.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.75, 1,092.20 and 529.71 is: 730.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.75 : 1,092.20 = 529.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.75/1,092.20 = 529.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.75x = 1,092.20 × 529.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.75x = 578,546.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,546.61/791.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.72

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