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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.84, 1,092.96 and 529.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.84, 1,092.96 and 529.76 is: 731.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.84 : 1,092.96 = 529.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.84/1,092.96 = 529.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.84x = 1,092.96 × 529.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.84x = 579,006.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,006.49/791.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.22

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