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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.77, 1,092.47 and 530.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.77, 1,092.47 and 530.55 is: 732.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.77 : 1,092.47 = 530.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.77/1,092.47 = 530.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.77x = 1,092.47 × 530.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.77x = 579,609.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,609.96/791.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.04

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