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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792, 1,188.36 and 532.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792, 1,188.36 and 532.14 is: 798.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792 : 1,188.36 = 532.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792/1,188.36 = 532.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792x = 1,188.36 × 532.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792x = 632,373.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,373.89/792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.45

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