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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.20, 1,188.32 and 533.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.20, 1,188.32 and 533.93 is: 800.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.20 : 1,188.32 = 533.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.20/1,188.32 = 533.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.20x = 1,188.32 × 533.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.20x = 634,471.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,471.09/792.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.90

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