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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.30, 1,093.04 and 530.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.30, 1,093.04 and 530.40 is: 731.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.30 : 1,093.04 = 530.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.30/1,093.04 = 530.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.30x = 1,093.04 × 530.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.30x = 579,754.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,754.84/792.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.73

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