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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.04, 1,185.90 and 532.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.04, 1,185.90 and 532.44 is: 797.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.04 : 1,185.90 = 532.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.04/1,185.90 = 532.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.04x = 1,185.90 × 532.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.04x = 631,420.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,420.60/792.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.21

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