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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.06, 1,092.33 and 530.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.06, 1,092.33 and 530.43 is: 731.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.06 : 1,092.33 = 530.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.06/1,092.33 = 530.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.06x = 1,092.33 × 530.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.06x = 579,404.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,404.60/792.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.52

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