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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.29, 1,188.40 and 532.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.29, 1,188.40 and 532.40 is: 798.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.29 : 1,188.40 = 532.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.29/1,188.40 = 532.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.29x = 1,188.40 × 532.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.29x = 632,695.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,695.56/792.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.57

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