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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.40, 1,093.82 and 530.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.40, 1,093.82 and 530.32 is: 732.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.40 : 1,093.82 = 530.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.40/1,093.82 = 530.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.40x = 1,093.82 × 530.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.40x = 580,074.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,074.62/792.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.05

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